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This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement. May air cargo volumes continue to rise amid global disruptions. percent in Q1.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

UPS’ eBike electric bike program, activated in Portland, Ore., Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. Content Summary: Delivery Companies Get Creative to Close the Last-Mile Gap. Last-mile distribution demand is transforming urban real estate in various ways, including: ? Media Image. transactionID.

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Where Does Most Cargo Theft Happen?

DAT Solutions

Compared to 2016, cargo theft dropped by 32% in the second quarter of 2017, according to Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations at CargoNet. Speaking to freight brokers at the DAT User Conference in Portland, OR, Lewis said that increased awareness of the problem has helped to combat theft, and due diligence by brokers plays a role.

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Brokers Sound Off on New Food Safety Rule

DAT Solutions

LaForte owns and manages Columbia Fresh Transportation Services, a small brokerage in Portland, OR. “Brokers carry contingent cargo insurance, but that wouldn’t cover them if someone became seriously ill because of contamination.” ” Insurance could be another problem. ” What about you?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Pentant provides its shipper and logistics service provider customers with a reliable and secure connection to both CHIEF (the central UK Revenue & Customs system) and ICS (the European Union Import Control System) to streamline declaration, cargo security and clearance processes.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon , with offices in Ashburn, Virginia , Rochester, New York and Barcelona, Spain. This event was led by I Squared Capital.