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The Cold Chain is a Top Opportunity for Third-Party Logistics Providers

Logistics Viewpoints

But within supply chain management, the complexities associated with vaccine distribution made cold chains one of the key supply chain topics getting attention this year. If you have foods or medicines that are shipped or stored outside of specified temperature parameters, the safety of consumers can be put at risk.

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Why Large Companies Increasingly Opt for 4PL Services

Logistics Bureau

By contrast, the third-party logistics model is where a manufacturer retains oversight of its supply chain but outsources such processes as warehousing, shipping, packing, and distribution to a 3PL provider. The market is also growing across a wide range of commercial sectors, including the following: 1) Food and Perishables.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

The data also signaled that supply chain leaders expect ongoing increases in operating costs, as 6 in 10 respondents expect operating costs to be 10 percent to 20 percent higher this year than in past years. Instead of two championship parades, Boston fans could only sit back and watch two franchises win their first ever championships.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Department of Agriculture will spend $450 million to expand the production and availability of transportation fuels that are blended with higher volumes of biofuels, the agency said on Monday. percent, followed by accommodation and food services (7.0 We are now gradually reducing that holding capacity as transactions normalize.”

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Freight Brokers…Produce Season is coming: Start building relationships with carriers YESTERDAY

FreightWaves SONAR

It is also important to note that as the country continues to open up with increased vaccine participants and weather becomes warmer, carriers will also find demand in areas like food distribution to restaurants and nursery freight including trees, bushes and flowers. You can view data in weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and annual changes.

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The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

China, a major consumer of global commodities and agricultural products, was the first to shut its borders and impose lockdowns due to the virus. In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. 75% faced problems in their production/distribution footprints.

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The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

China, a major consumer of global commodities and agricultural products, was the first to shut its borders and impose lockdowns due to the virus. In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. 75% faced problems in their production/distribution footprints.