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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas? FedEx recently transported two 27-year-old giant pandas, Lun Lun and Yang Yang, along with their twin offspring, Ya Lun and Xi Lun, from Zoo Atlanta to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. The disruptions are at a key point for ships passing through the Suez Canal and are creating ripples across supply chains in Europe and the U.S., And now on to this week’s logistics news. East Coast. 18 to $3,860.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)

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After negotiations broke down in early July, Atlanta-based UPS reached a tentative contract agreement with the Teamsters just days before an Aug. It came as large and small businesses were working on contingency plans in the event of a strike, which would have spiked shipping prices and scrambled supply chains. 1 deadline.

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Lead Gen for Logistics with Kara Brown

The Logistics of Logistics

She is on the board of the Entrepreneur’s Organization Atlanta chapter, LaunchPad2x, and co-founded CloseHer, a community for women in sales. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Brown is also an active force in empowering women leaders.

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CargoBarn triples Atlanta footprint as supply chain woes spur growth

CargoBarn

CargoBarn , a proven logistics innovator in freight brokerage, recently tripled its Atlanta footprint as the company sprints to 1,000 employees across multiple offices nationwide. We create shipping solutions you don’t have to think about, giving every shipper a positive experience.”. CargoBarn was founded in Fresno, Calif.,

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

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MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events. MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America.

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2023 Holiday Logistics Guide

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To attract those workers, Atlanta-based UPS is using a streamlined, digital application process, saying nearly 80% of seasonal positions do not require an interview, and most people can spend less than 20 minutes to go from filling out an online application to receiving a job offer.