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The World’s Shippers Are Earning the Most Money Since 2008

Supply Chain Brain

The global shipping industry is getting its biggest payday since 2008 as the combination of booming demand for goods and a global supply chain that’s collapsing under the weight of COVID-19 drives freight prices ever higher.

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Moving the Mission with Courtney George

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney is the Manager of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad. In December 2008, the United States Senate designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day.

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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics

While on the trip, he knew that the trucking industry was his passion and lifelong desire. Since 1998, Graig has been fully involved in the transportation industry. He has spent countless hours studying the industry and all of its workings. His career has varied from working on loading docks to hauling general freight.

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The Grocery & Produce Supply Chain with John Gillespie

The Logistics of Logistics

About John Gillespie As an Information Technology Senior professional with over 15 years of experience, he has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, banking and logistics. Starting in 2008, John was in the healthcare industry providing network and security support.

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The U.S. and Norway Challenge Shipping Industry

MTS Logistics

In the wake of announcements from many players in the shipping industry that signaled a drop in the market last week, the U.S. The Path Forwards for the Shipping Industry. The response from the shipping industry has been resoundingly positive, with major announcements regarding support and compliance have come from many in the sector.

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Support for 2050 Climate Goals Increases in Shipping Industry

MTS Logistics

As discussed over the past eight months on More Than Shipping, support to reach a carbon neutral future for the shipping industry by the year 2050 has grown. Last week in London, Nigeria, Chile, and Vietnam were among countries calling for a net zero, or carbon neutral, goal for the shipping industry by the year 2050. New Developments.

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CBRE 2020 U.S. outlook points to solid fundamentals remaining in industrial & logistics market

Logistics Management

of total industrial inventory, for the first time since the 2008 recession, while rent growth is pegged to head up by 5% and the vacancy rate, which it say may see a slight rise, is expected to remain near historic lows next year.