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Studying the details of international trade compliance probably sounds like a pretty boring way to spend an afternoon. However, that’s something that companies that manage global supply chains have to master.Now the business law firm…
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E-commerce and logistics giant Amazon today took another step toward flexing its e-commerce muscle beyond operating its powerful online marketplace, announcing that it will operate as a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier.The…
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Each year, the industry association MHI works with the consulting company Deloitte on an annual industry report that identifies emerging technologies and trends in the supply chain space. This year, the report identified the following…
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Rising fuel costs are continuing to put pressure on U.S. logistics firms, with businesses spending more on fuel than ever before, according to a study from Tech.co, a Las Vegas-based technology advisory firm.U.S. logistics companies in…
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Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation…
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U.S. Customs will open a chilled cargo inspection facility at the Port of Savannah on July 1, saying it is aimed in part at protecting domestic agriculture from invasive pests or plant diseases.Refrigerated cargo inspections will be…
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Industrial real estate manager Alterra IOS has landed a $244 million loan to support its investments in industrial outdoor storage (IOS) properties, a category which includes yard space typically used for vehicle, material, and…
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Industrial robotics producer Standard Bots has raised $200 million in venture capital to expand its manufacturing footprint on New York’s Long Island, increasing its ability to design, assemble, and deploy American-made robots.The…
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Karli Sage has a passion for solving real-world problems in highly complex supply chains. As the vice president of supply chain management, technology, and engineering for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, she has helped to propel…
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In anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices, U.S. companies are expected to drive a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in import volumes at major U.S. container ports, but then that number is forecasted to remain…
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