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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

Zipline Logistics

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)

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According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As The company said it took a $157 million impairment charge for permanently deactivating the 757 cargo jets along with seven engines. Postal Service after UPS recently won the five-year contract.

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How to Protect Your Freight From Cargo Thieves

GTG Technology Group

5 Tips for Protecting Your Freight Against Cargo Thieves. In 2018, motor carriers reported almost 600 incidents of cargo theft nationwide. Cargo thieves can take advantage of opportunities for crime, such as low security at a cargo hold, to steal thousands of dollars worth of cargo. Avoid High-Crime Areas.

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Better Inventory Management Requires International Suppliers To Step Up to Digital Transformation and Collaboration

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Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) He lives in Chicago. For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

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The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. Volansi says this is the first time ever that an autonomous drone has carried out such missions, carrying cargo between two moving US government vessels. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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This Week in Logistics News (November 28 – December 5)

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Schiphol airport gears up for chilled vaccine cargos. The flights were reportedly between Brussels and Chicago, and represent one leg of a chain, which will extend from Chicago to distribution hubs around the US. COVID in the news: Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is reportedly being flown by United Airlines chartered flights.

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Containerized shipping joins modern financial world with CME futures

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Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. To learn more, visit the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s website right here. But seriously, what does it mean?