Archive by Category Shipment Solutions
California Pours $27M into Port Data, Technology Projects
The funds will be used for 10 separate projects across five ports, including cargo route optimization, emission reductions, and trucking appointment systems.
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Trucking Industry Gets Boost as Peak Shipping Season Arrives a Month Early
With concerns over transit delays in the Red Sea and the looming threat of an East Coast and Gulf port longshoremen strike, retailers began restocking shelves in June.
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Port of LA Volumes Up 14% for First Six Months, YoY
The Port of Los Angeles processed 827,757 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, a 10% increase over the previous month
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Biden Admin Pledges $5B for Bridges to Shore Up ‘Critical’ Freight Corridors
The money will go toward rebuilding, repairing and restoring 13 “nationally significant” bridges across 16 states.
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Damaged Internet Subsea Cables Repaired in Red Sea Amid Militant Attacks on Ships
The cables were severed by the anchor of a cargo ship sunk by Iran-backed Houthi militants in late February.
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Union Push at U.K. Amazon Warehouse Falls Short by 28 Votes
Just over 49% of workers voted in favor of unionizing, ending a two-year-long fight where employees held a series of strikes in a push for higher pay.
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Chicago Area’s First All-Water Container Route Brings ‘Significant’ Supply Chain Changes
The challenges posed by the narrow St. Lawrence Seaway have long stalled shipping traffic to the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Singapore’s Port Congestion Is Showing Signs of Abating
June figures were down in part due to some vessel owners opting to unload or refuel at Malaysian ports to avoid delays.
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Warehousing Case Study: JD.COM 3PL Warehouse
As the largest retailer in China, JD.COM serves 99% of the country, providing unparalleled same-day and next-day delivery. With approximately 600 million active customers, JD.COM faces costly, inefficient, and labor-intensive operations, compounded by high turnover rates. To address these pain points, JD.COM partnered with...
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Boeing Begins Flight Trials for 777-9 in Path to Certification
The beginning of flight testing accompanied a key milestone known as Type Inspection Authorization, which shows that aspects of the design are ready for government evaluations.
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