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This Week in Logistics News (November 4 – 10)

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Inventory discipline is showing up in cargo numbers. From January through August, there was about 20 percent less import cargo volume at major container ports than the same period last year, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Milwaukee; and Newark, N.J. supply chain reliability.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 10 – 16)

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With the Milwaukee Bucks opening round loss, the Celtics would have home court advantage throughout the playoffs, with a strong chance to bring home championship number 18. The team was so dominant that the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished with the league’s second-best record, were a full 13 wins and 22 points behind.

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4 More Tips for Working With Freight Brokers

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For example, let's say you run a load from Milwaukee to the East Coast for $2.50/mile. If return loads directly to Milwaukee aren't paying enough, look for alternative routes. Learn about the cargo, demand and availability of trucks, and current rates at the origin and destination of the load. Know the markets and lanes.