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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

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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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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.) Transportation teams could drill into their top bottlenecks by facility, carrier performance, dwell time and volume. He lives in Chicago. So, what is it going to take to enable better inventory management?

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How to Protect Your Freight From Cargo Thieves

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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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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

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It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. This is the portion of E2E that is most commonly referred to as “real-time transportation visibility”. He lives in Chicago.

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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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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Because Russia and Ukraine are leading exporters of grain, wheat futures in Chicago rose by almost 6% to $9.26 Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Department of Transportation ). Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis.