MTS Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

The factory in question has resumed its operations, although it is expected that the trend will continue for some time since it’ll take some time for them to secure their previous deals domestically. The biggest PVC producer in the world, Shintech, also postponed their Louisiana facility until the beginning of 2024.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Transportation costs were also leveling off across most modes and cargo was taking less time to get to US and European destinations from factories in Asia— 86 days in October versus a peak of 113 days in January 2022. million TEUs in 2024, compared to around 1.1 More Ships, Please. million TEUs in 2023 and 2.83

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The new regulations will initially apply to companies with more than 3,000 employees from 2023, and to companies with more than 1,000 employees from 2024. Like most suppliers in this industry, KiK – the acronym stands for “Kunde ist König” (customer is king) – has almost all of its items produced by suppliers in Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2024

A total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon’s ascending node on Monday, April 8, 2024. This announcement comes on the heels of Blue Yonder’s acquisition of flexis AG, offering factory planning, sequencing and slotting capabilities, and Doddle, offering returns management and reverse logistics solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This summer, Kroger started giving out free sample boxes, which include products from brands like Oreo, Snack Factory and Ghirardelli, along with its online delivery and curbside pickup orders. They have pushed through annual general rate increases of more than 30% from 2019 to 2024, and are often nearly lock step on pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the trucking industry is currently short 80,000 drivers. 26 algorithms are examining the video data in real-time. TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As part of the deal, however, the retailer will get the majority of beef produced at the facility, which is expected to open by late 2024. Carbon dioxide is widely used throughout food and beverage industries, including to stun animals before they are slaughtered and to chill and process meat. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

The CFC, which consists of transportation stakeholders across the trucking and motorcoach industries, says that policymakers must address these cost concerns and infrastructure hurdles to make an electrified supply chain function smoothly for the American economy. A measure of truck tonnage increased 4.3% in February after decreasing 3.2%

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Freightera

APRIL 17, 2020

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