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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

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[WHITE PAPER] Mo’ inflation, mo’ problems for CPG companies

FreightWaves SONAR

That stands in contrast to many other CPG cost components, such as energy and agricultural commodities, which can be hedged, at least in the short-term. Therefore, in the absence of hedging, CPG companies should utilize as much freight-related data as possible to mitigate freight costs more effectively and improve supply chain efficiency.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

The report concludes the industry needs to build 50 more lithium mines, 60 more nickel mines and 17 more cobalt mines by 2030 to meet global net carbon emissions goals. Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise. The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1

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Unlocking Future: IoT in the Supply Chain

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Unlocking Future: IoT in the Supply Chain | Image source: tecsys.com With its straightforward solutions and increased control, Internet of Things technology is transforming this industry. The benefits of IoT in the supply chain are even more substantial.

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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

While social distancing norms are still in place across the transport industry, trade volumes have continued to skyrocket—mounting a challenge to the resiliency of the supply chain. Changing consumption patterns and record import volumes have caused additional challenges such as container shortage and port congestions in the industry.

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The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

While social distancing norms are still in place across the transport industry, trade volumes have continued to skyrocket—mounting a challenge to the resiliency of the supply chain. Changing consumption patterns and record import volumes have caused additional challenges such as container shortage and port congestions in the industry.