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Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/24 – 10/03/2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/2024- 10/04/2024) As a Florida native, hurricanes are a familiar part of life, shaping the experiences of millions who call the southern coastal regions home. Among the most devastating storms in the last century, Hurricane Helene ranks in the top five deadliest. 47,000 Dockworkers Go on Strike Harold J.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Well, this week, I saw a new story about a bill in California that is turning heads.

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Fulfillment in California: examining your options

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Sun, fun, and logistics. That’s what people – well, at least logisticians – think about at the mere mention of California. And it makes sense that logistics pros love the Golden State.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. It operates nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric trucks at its Southern California Intermodal Operations Center, which also houses a charging depot half the size of a football field. Schneider National says it’s the first major carrier to rack up 1 million miles (1.6

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Around 30,000 of the available jobs will be in California, Amazon said. Many logistics companies are loading up on diesel big rigs as California prepares to roll out a rule requiring that trucks purchased after January 1, 2024, that serve the state’s ports be zero-emission vehicles.

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2023 Holiday Logistics Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

That means that we are getting ready for the annual holiday logistics bonanza. As we’ve done in years past, let’s check in to see how some of the largest logistics providers and retailers are handling the holiday logistics rush. Here are the deadlines to keep in mind for your own holiday logistics planning.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Merchants can use the service, called Multi-Channel Distribution, to send inventory to warehouses run by other logistics providers, other online marketplaces and even to physical stores to be put on shelves. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept.