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This Week in Logistics News (October 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

I keep reading reports that companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are planning to kick off massive holiday deals in late October / early November. According to a report by Adobe Analytics, tech gadgets to sporting goods will see “massive” online discounts, with the best bargains likely in late November.

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Tale as Old as Time: Logistics Innovation Vs. Tried-and-True Strategy

Intelligent Audit

As the old-timers of the global logistics industry, parcel carriers like FedEx , UPS, and the U.S. The logistics industry is taking notice. This number far exceeds company expectations, which were tempered by declining volumes and unpredictable rates among major carriers and logistics providers.

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Southwest Airlines’ Flight Path to Carbon Neutrality

Logistics Viewpoints

Southwest has signed an agreement with Velocys to purchase 219 million gallons of SAF at a fixed price, over a fifteen-year term. Velocys is building a new biorefinery in Mississippi that is scheduled to begin commercial delivery of fuel in 2026. Southwest is exploring different partnerships.

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Trends 2023: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Freelance writers Michael Keenan and Kaleigh Moore report, “Data from the University of Texas–Austin suggests a simple improvement in ‘data usability’ can give some companies a 10% increase in revenue. the Mississippi River is seeing falling water levels, which has resulted in a log-jam of over 100 vessels.