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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

The German company offers planes, trains and trucks to move goods globally. The Port of Virginia has become the first US East Coast port powered by 100 percent clean energy, achieving its clean energy goal eight years ahead of schedule. This milestone demonstrates the port’s commitment to supporting sustainability in Virginia.

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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Key Takeaways: Trucking Through Trouble The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is an Alexandria, Virginia based non-profit association that advocates for the third-party logistics (3PL) industry. TIA offers educational resources and business services to its members. TIA offers a Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) program.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 14 – February 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

In particular, there were two large and destructive oil train derailments, one in West Virginia and another in Ontario, Canada. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported from the CSX derailment in West Virginia or the Canadian National accident […]. This Week in News'

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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

Kanban Logistics

There are also costs related to benefits, training, insurance, and technology to consider. Reduce infrastructure costs Traditional warehousing requires significant upfront investments in infrastructure, including building or leasing storage facilities, implementing technology systems, and hiring and training staff.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Highly lethal bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia flocks. Small autonomous vehicles will hold up cargo, like shipping containers, and allow it to be transported on railway tracks just like larger trains do. Grubhub now offers convenience store delivery in partnership with 7-Eleven. Well, the avian flu looks like it is back.

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The Important Role an HBCU Played in My Success

BlueYonder

Woodson was an American historian and, although born penniless in Virginia, became the second black man (after W.E.B. I mention myself and my dad as examples of the critical role that HBCU’s play in selecting, educating, and training Black students for success in the global economy. Woodson is the father of Black History Month.

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How Military Service Helped Me See Beyond Assumptions — and Embrace Differences

BlueYonder

One day in early 2003, I was driving to my job at a local sandwich spot in Richmond, Virginia, when my truck decided to give out. My wingman in basic training was a gay, red-headed man from Puerto Rico who told me my Spanish needed help (which it did!). I called my boss to explain the situation and ask for a ride to the store.