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

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production at its South Carolina plant to reduce reliance on North American imports. Key border crossings, including Laredo, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan, are experiencing delays of up to 24 hours, as U.S. Customs enforces new tariff regulations. Volvo has ramped up U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/24 – 10/03/2024)

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Mike Couick the CEO of Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina said that they are sending out 30 trailer truckloads of materials every day out of our supply cooperatives. The supply chain is not suffering from shortages but the amount of materials being sent out in 3-4 days is equivalent to six months to a year.

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How South Carolina Took the Top Spot in U-Haul’s 2024 Rankings

IT Supply Chain

Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post How South Carolina Took the Top Spot in U-Hauls 2024 Rankings appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Dwight J.

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The Renewal Logistics Story with Courtney Folk

The Logistics of Logistics

She is a graduate from Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina. drycleaning facility in Atlanta Georgia. They currently operate 3 locations in the southeast, and have a bench of 2500 workers. About Renewal Logistics Renewal Logistics is the 3PL for the fashion industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3 – 9)

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South Carolina Ports breaks all-time container record. South Carolina Ports turned in its best cargo-handling performance in history in March, and the volume was 34 percent higher year-over-year. Target funnels $5 million toward Covid vaccine access. Startups are trying to make e-commerce packaging more sustainable.

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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

She has a background in journalism and a diverse resume of experience in many communications roles for companies like the Medical University of South Carolina, Amazon, and a major non-profit in the city of Charleston, SC. She holds a master’s degree in communication from Johns Hopkins University and she is a U.S.

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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

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Besides Texas—Toyota’s new North American headquarters—other states on the companies’ shortlist are Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina, WSJ reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the potential investment.