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Companies urged to rethink operations, “de-globalize” supply chains
Now’s the time to review business continuity plans and apply the lessons learned from Covid-19, risk management advisory firm says.
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Global Logistics
Qatar Airways Cargo donates freight shipments to ease pandemic challenges
Cargo carrier launches We Qare campaign; kicks off with commitment to ship more than 2 million pounds of freight for free to customers serving humanitarian efforts around the world.
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U.S. supply chains adopt “China Plus One” strategy to diversify trade patterns
CBRE study shows tariffs and pandemic have increased imports and exports with Taiwan and Vietnam.
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Podcasts
Logistics Matters podcast: David Henry of GlobalTranz on the impact of USMCA; what it takes to be a Rainmaker; sustainability in packaging | Season 1 Episode 13
David Henry has his pulse on what the new agreement means for cross-border transactions; he tells us what shippers should know. Also: we look at DC Velocity's annual class of Rainmakers and discuss how sustainability is impacting DC operations.
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Industry groups welcome USMCA implementation
Retailers, logistics companies say the deal modernizes trade and creates a more competitive marketplace, but warn of compliance challenges in an uncertain economic climate.
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Autonomous last-mile delivery market to top $75 billion in 10 years
Growing demand for faster delivery combined with technology advancements is driving market growth, researcher says.
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Logistics Matters podcast: Ken Raycroft of Briggs Equipment on keeping warehouse equipment safe for multiple users; manufacturers leave China; distributors without automation may find added stress this holiday season | Season 1 Episode 12
In this episode, we learn how a program from Hyster-Yale is helping lift truck customers on sanitation best practices. Also: manufacturers look to increase resiliency and avoid tariffs by moving out of China; how lack of automation may hurt distributors this holiday season.
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Gartner survey: 33% of companies are moving their supply chains out of China
Citing Covid-19 pandemic, rising tariffs, and Brexit, companies move their sourcing to Vietnam, India, and Mexico.
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Logistics Matters podcast: Dr. Terry Esper on racism faced by Black delivery drivers; preparing for USMCA; investment firms love logistics | Season 1 Episode 11
Dr. Terry Esper of The Ohio State University on the problems faced by Black delivery drivers; the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; major investments in logistics tech companies.
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April container import statistics “significantly” better than expected
NRF and Hackett report finds U.S. ports rebounded 17% from four-year low in March, but remain well below 2019 levels.
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