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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

South Carolina prohibits importation of some birds due to avian flu. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. Amazon on path to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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National Logistics Day™ 2022

Enterra Insights

To compound this, what is considered supply chain management in the United States is more commonly known as logistics management in Europe.”[2] The Logistics Plus staff reports, “It is estimated that the transportation and warehousing segment in the U.S. rather than a series of specific functions.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina. On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S.

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Ready For the Next Port Crisis?

Talking Logistics

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative new 5-year agreement late on Friday, so the West Coast ports resumed full operations this past weekend. But there’s little time to celebrate. The bottom line for all U.S.

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Unlocking the Value of Global Supply Chain: the Case Studies

Supply Chain Opz

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. Their “Go Global” strategy is to focus on the most difficult market, namely, the United States, Europe or Japan.

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Manufacturing and the Titanium Economy

Enterra Insights

million in October 2021, and the United States is home to hundreds of manufacturers that deliver world-class products and excellent financial returns. Anecdotally, he discusses the town of Simpsonville, South Carolina, now home to a Michelin plant. Industrial employment rose from 11.6 million jobs in January 2011 to 12.5

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

If you frequently ship between states, or are considering opening a warehouse location in a particular state, take a look at our state-by-state breakdown below to help you make the best decision for you and your business. State-by-State Freight Shipping Prices Breakdown. South Carolina.