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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Industry Mitigation Strategies To counteract the rising costs and supply chain delays, technology firms are focusing on: Expanding manufacturing capabilities in non-tariffed countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and India. Relying on inventory stockpiling to prevent shortages of high-demand items like smartphones and laptops.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., The new parcel stations will allow Walmart’s private fleet to transport even more online orders. companies to import more from countries including India, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (September 23rd-27th)

Logistics Viewpoints

2024 Typhoon Season has Caused Billions in Agricultural Losses This year’s typhoon season has been particularly disruptive, severely affecting port operations and shipping across the western Pacific, with significant storms such as Gaemi, Ampil, Shanshan, Yagi, and Bebinka impacting Taiwan, China, Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. CMA CGM is offering 5 billion euros ($5.48

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

They immediately knew where they needed to take action, such as rerouting freight or adding new cross-docking facilities. An attendee poll at a recent conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges. LogiSYM—Vietnam Digital 2020 – LogiSYM December/January 2021. A year of reflection.

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Air Cargo Market's VAS - Last-Mile Delivery

Cathy Roberson

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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Bringing It All Back Home – OTR TMS Supports Reversion to Regional Manufacturing

Supply Chain Collaborator

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change. This strategy is not without its risks though.