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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

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Government Warehouses. Government Warehouses. The United States Federal government leases or owns 90 million square feet of warehousing space across 19,000 buildings. Federal government uses up 15% of all warehousing space in the country. Some of the top users of government warehousing include the: U.S.

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Regulation Blowback: How Governments are Pushing Back Against Carriers

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Many argue that ocean carriers are the definition of an oligopoly. The post Regulation Blowback: How Governments are Pushing Back Against Carriers appeared first on More Than Shipping. We will see how all this rhetoric and regulation plays out.

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The Definition of Transparency

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As companies mature and the market changes, our understanding of crucial operating components of any industry has also grown. Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain.

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Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

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The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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Ocean Freight Contract Season: An Overview and Key Components

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The terms, conditions, and prices for shipping products in ocean freight containers are governed by these contracts. Shippers want to acquire competitive rates that fit within their spending limits, while carriers want to reach lucrative agreements that consider the state of the market and operating expenses.

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Further Shipping Delays Possible with Chinese New Year Quarantines Looming

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The South China Morning Post reports that feeder operators – who transport goods from smaller ports to larger terminals – plan to suspend service in the southern part of China for at least six additional weeks during the Chinese New Year period. The Chinese New Year starts on January 31, 2022.

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15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips for Operators, Managers, and Pedestrians

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This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. Inspect Before Operating. And since aerial lifts are usually used in the workplace, it makes sense to go to OSHA for the definition. It’s important to note that this definition does not include scissor lifts. Let's get started!

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