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Assessing COVID-19’s Impact on Trucking Companies

Trinity Logistics

The economic and operational effects of COVID-19 on the trucking industry have been challenging and devastating. As lockdowns happened and with events canceled, companies that specialize in moving concert and trade show exhibit items were affected the most. The food industry has been especially hit hard. THE HARDEST-HIT SECTORS.

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3PLs’ Role in Getting Fresh Produce Farm to Fork

Blue Grace Logistics

The industry has adapted and evolved strategies to combat increasing costs, chaotic weather conditions and the ever-growing consumer demand. Drivers have left the industry without the addition of enough new drivers to replace them. In fresh logistics, timing is everything, much like truckload capacity. The main difference?

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Crisis-proof, customer-centric logistics in times of global pandemic

Forto

In China, trucks are at a standstill, goods are stranded in the country’s transhipment centers, and (refrigerated) containers are missing. The more than 200 million migrant workers who have been sent into quarantine are slowly returning to their jobs, but an end to the crisis for the logistics industry is far from in sight.

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Carrying the Cure: The Logistics Of The COVID-19 Vaccine

Blue Grace Logistics

Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping. Security and labor are another consideration companies need to make when meeting this unprecedented need for refrigerated shipping. However, not everyone in the industry agrees. Managing Changes.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Although, in recent years, the season has really been extended to a year-round event as you can buy them online. Of course, the coronavirus pandemic is shifting things as it is doubtful Girl Scouts will be going door-to-door or setting up outside of shopping centers this year. It’s that time of year again: Girl Scout Cookie season.

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Veterans in Trucking: Career Guide for Finding Success After Service

WorkWave

Military Veteran Skills Valued by the Trucking Industry. Of course, those who may not possess all of these skills can easily learn them over time. One of the many appealing aspects of working in the trucking industry is knowing that you’re not stuck in one position. Refrigerated Trucking. Types of Truck Driving Jobs.

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Supply Chain Management:The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

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