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This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 An Oregon freight-forwarder was hit with an export ban in what officials said was a warning to companies to heed restrictions on the shipment of sensitive technologies to countries the U.S.

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Global study reveals increased use of third party logistics providers and outsourced logistics services key to success in emerging markets

Supply Chain Network

The 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study is based on over 2,250 responses from both shippers and logistics service. About the 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study. 2,258 logistics executives from both 3PL users and providers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin. 3plstudy.com.

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5 Podcasts for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals

GlobalTranz

Featured guests include supply chain and logistics executives from leading manufacturing and retail companies, professors from leading academic institutions, executives from third-party logistics and technology companies, and authors. Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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Delivering Land Cargo On-Time Despite Labour Shortages!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Low Land Cargo Capacity. Consumers have high expectations for order fulfillment, shipping, and delivery, and LTL can use small freight to meet these expectations. Solutions for On-Time Land Cargo Delivery.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. With the rising costs of accessorial charges as the freight sat on the dock, moving freight by ocean container grew more problematic.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Key Takeaways: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics. According to CSCMP , a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) is a company that provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.)