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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. This last week, FedEx furthered its commitment to the giant panada conversation, FedEx has completed its first-ever round trip transportation of six pandas between the US and China via two separate flights.

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Supply Chain & Logistic News (August 19th – 23rd) 

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I thought this was a very topical introduction to this week’s Supply Chain and logistics news Canadian Railroad Work Stoppage Threatens U.S The stoppage is set to “cripple shipments” of grain, potash, and coal while also slowing down the transport of petroleum products, chemicals, and autos. According to the U.S.

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Five Advanced Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Logistics

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Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Applications are due by July 2021, with the program looking to reduce deforestation between 2022 and 2026. The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

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And now on this week’s logistics news. Robots are continuing to become key components in the logistics space. A strong uptake in collaborative robot usage within the medical, education, logistics, and catering fields will likely drive that market to grow to three times its 2021 size by 2026. That’s all for this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 18 – 24)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas this morning, Hexagon Purus in partnership with Hino Trucks, has announced the launch of a dedicated zero-emission battery electric Class 8 truck branded ‘Tern’ for the US truck market. That’s all for this week.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

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As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. Reverse logistics is difficult and costly. Moving Forward: Reverse Logistics Technology. In the U.S, Who pays the price?