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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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16 Forklift Alternatives [Pros/Cons, Costs, and Applications]

Conger

Common applications include: General warehousing Retail Manufacturing Food and beverage Cold storage Pros Simpler than forklifts to operate Can move heavier loads than manual pallet trucks (6,000 to 8,000 lbs.) Costs A manual pallet jack typically costs between $400 and $800, depending on the manufacturer, design, and other factors.

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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. SONAR USDA Produce Truckload Spot Rates (AGRATE).

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2020: a year like no other. So, what can the logistics sector learn in 2021?

Logistics Business Magazine

in 2020 – its lowest level since the survey began in 2012. Government support with measures, such as funding for training and improved national facilities for drivers, is being sought to encourage UK workers to fill these vacancies. in 2019 to 47.1