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This Week in Logistics News (July 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Approximately 50% of employees making the switch to the logistics sector -warehousing and transportation – previously worked in the retail/wholesale and administrative/support services. Over 282,000 additional workers could be needed to support activities within these industrial facilities. This flow is likely to accelerate.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Deviations that occur during transportation execution are not necessarily approved immediately.

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Amid Peak Season Surprises, Worries Persist

Intelligent Audit

To increase revenues despite declining package volumes, shipping giants UPS and FedEx have announced plans to raise rates by an average of 6.9%. and China over the fate of Taiwan are a source of immense pressure on the geopolitical and economic fronts. Despite Declining Volumes, UPS and FedEx Increase Rates. Meanwhile, U.S.

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New UPS Fees Come in Response to More Demand

Intelligent Audit

However, that initial online connection immediately increases the chances that the customer will make a purchase, which again extends the demands for transportation and shipping. UPS Worldwide Express Freight® & UPS Worldwide Express Freight®, Midday – USD 5 (CAD 6.63) / kg or USD 2.27 (CAD 3.01) / lb, effective until January 29, 2022.

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5t New UPS Fees Come in Response to More Demand

Intelligent Audit

However, that initial online connection immediately increases the chances that the customer will make a purchase, which again extends the demands for transportation and shipping. UPS Worldwide Express Freight® & UPS Worldwide Express Freight®, Midday – USD 5 (CAD 6.63) / kg or USD 2.27 (CAD 3.01) / lb, effective until January 29, 2022.

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Supply Chain Solutions: What You Can Learn From the Semiconductor Industry

CH Robinson Transportfolio

This sensitive equipment requires careful packaging and special handling to prevent damage. Many transportation capacity planners also need to develop far more robust capabilities between Asia and other regions of the world. Working closely together, we help them transport tools to our joint customers. for examination.

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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

For instance, the hangover from the pandemic, which has not yet permitted ocean freight from China to return to anything like normal service, is a problem that continued COVID outbreaks and associated port closures are exacerbating. Then there is the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports with which carriers must contend. increase in wages.