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2021 Produce Season Transportation Capacity Outlook and How to Navigate the Market

GlobalTranz

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes weekly reports on the state of produce transit, and across the board, markets from Atlanta through Philadelphia report shortages. However, the real advantage rests in connecting the pieces to ensure the right type of transportation mode is used. That’s the real risk.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

Logistics Viewpoints

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. FedEx also recently transported Bao Li and Qing Bao, two other pandas, to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington.

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Guest Commentary: Tight Transportation Capacity, Not Flagging Demand, Behind ISM Report Showing Slowing Activity

Talking Logistics

Analysts point to the steep decline in orders for new transportation equipment as evidence that manufacturers are seeing weakness. Weather — If you’re in transportation you know all about the difficult state of affairs many North American shippers are faced with so far this year. It is the brutal winter weather,” say some. “

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Selling in Tough Times with Nick Strober and Melanie Flores

The Logistics of Logistics

To succeed in the transportation and logistics business, 3PLs need to be able to hire and retain the very best talent while keeping a lid on costs. based transportation and logistics providers. Lean Solutions Group (LSG) is a nearshore and offshore service provider that focuses on expanding and enhancing its client businesses.

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The Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown

The Logistics of Logistics

She has been named a “Top Women in Marketing” by PR Daily and her influence shapes future entrepreneurs through her many advisory roles as well as board membership in the Entrepreneur’s Organization Atlanta chapter and LaunchPad2x. She is an Ironman triathlete and lives in Atlanta with her husband and two girls.

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2023 Holiday Logistics Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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The Southwest Airlines Debacle – What Really Happened

Logistics Viewpoints

And while Southwest says they are point-to-point, Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW), Denver (DEN), Houston Hobby (HOU), Nashville (BNA), Oakland (OAK), Phoenix (PHX) and St. The ground workers at Southwest Airlines are represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU). Then the plane flies to San Diego.

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