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This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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 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

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Doing Business in the Netherlands

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The Netherlands is a modern and highly industrialized country located in Western Europe. The Netherlands was one of the founding countries of both the EU and NATO, showing that it is a nation of progressive and forward-thinking people. The Netherlands is the seventh largest economy in the EU. Manufacturing in the Netherlands.

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Supply Chain Investments Represent a Significant Portion of Total VC Investing

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain technology vendors and technology-based third-party logistics firms received VC investments totaling $15.4 The Netherlands-based online grocery store Picnic Technology raised €355 million in investor capital as part of plans to expand into France and Germany. billion in 2024.

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

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Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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End-to-end Supply Chain Visibility Calls for Addressing the Unique Needs of Europe

Logistics Viewpoints

Europe is a fragmented market, and maintaining visibility over a vast multimodal freight ecosystem throughout the continent is no mean feat. Some key findings: Most respondents (67%) cited end-to-end freight traceability as their biggest pain point when transporting goods. For the UK, it’s 71%. For Germany, it’s unanimous at 100%.

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Measuring Transportation Vehicle Utilization: The KPIs

SCMDOJO

In the fast-paced world of logistics, efficient transportation is paramount. However, measuring space utilization presents challenges: Lack of volumetric data: Comprehensive data on freight volume is often lacking, hindering industry-wide analysis (McKinnon, 2003). Road Freight Transport and the Environment. Kearney, A.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Risk management, however, will become a critical skill for logistics and supply chain management in order to make the right supply chain decisions in these turbulent times. E-commerce boom requires a new urban logistics model. Sea freight and airfreight costs have become very expensive.