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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (September 23rd-27th)

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2024 Typhoon Season has Caused Billions in Agricultural Losses This year’s typhoon season has been particularly disruptive, severely affecting port operations and shipping across the western Pacific, with significant storms such as Gaemi, Ampil, Shanshan, Yagi, and Bebinka impacting Taiwan, China, Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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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. Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods.

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What Are General Rate Increases in Shipping & What Should Enterprises Know?

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In modern freight transportation services, GRI stands for General Rate Increase. The GRI shipping term refers to the usual increase in fees that are applied to container shipping rates. What GRI Stands for in Shipping. GRIs have historically been implemented on an annual basis. per package for large packages or $250.00

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What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Large Items?

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When facing options for shipping large items, some of your choices might seem expensive. When shipping items under 70 lbs, parcel shipping is typically the most cost-effective shipping method. Parcels can often be shipped via ground or economy, depending on your specific item and requirements.

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What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Large Items?

Freight Center

When facing options for shipping large items, some of your choices might seem expensive. When shipping items under 70 lbs, parcel shipping is typically the most cost-effective shipping method. Parcels can often be shipped via ground or economy, depending on your specific item and requirements.

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Getting Christmas Goods on Time: FedEx and UPS Roll Out Holiday Shipping Deadlines

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Holiday shipping schedules for parcel carriers, FedEx , UPS, and USPS are now available. The dates are near mirror images of shipping deadlines for the 2019 and 2020 peak seasons. Holiday Shipping Deadlines for UPS. The shipping deadline for delivery by December 24, 2021, delivery depends on the service level.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

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Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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