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Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.

Photo courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles.

Japan Can’t Quit Its Coal Habit, Nine Years After Fukushima

Coal has become a crutch here, severely limiting Japan’s ability to combat global warming.

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Fulfillment Group Enables logistics Companies to Deliver Global E-Commerce Fulfillment Services

Fulfillment Group, an Amsterdam & Hong Kong-based e-commerce technology Software-as-a-Service company founded in 2016, recently launched a new cloud platform that allows logistics companies to develop and scale B2C and B2B e-commerce fulfillment.

Robots Boost Automation Capacity by 15%

Challenge: Slow-moving products were delaying order fulfillment and clogging existing automation systems for a large pharmaceutical distributor. Totes filled with outgoing products were backing up on conveyors — creating a bottleneck, diminishing throughput and ultimately underutilizing other automation systems down the line.

Shipper Conquers Volatility and Cost With Transfix Terminal

Challenge: Due to market volatility, seasonality and unforeseen delays on the road, a shipper was left with limited and expensive transportation options.

Amazon Nixed ‘Green’ Shipping Proposal to Avoid Alienating Shoppers

A few years ago, Amazon.com Inc.’s quick delivery team debated doing something radical for the e-commerce giant: asking shoppers to consider the environment.

Source: Bloomberg

U.S. Exempts Face Masks, Medical Products From China Tariffs

The Trump administration has granted exemptions from tariffs for a range of medical products imported from China, including face masks and medical gloves.

Source: Bloomberg

Coronavirus: Considerations for an Emergency Supply-Chain Response Plan

As the outbreak continues to develop, manufacturers should consider actions to mitigate risk and prepare for how they’ll deal with material shortages and other disruptions.

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Aptean Announces the Acquisition of Paragon Software Systems

Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the acquisition of UK-based Paragon Software Systems, a provider of transportation management software solutions serving the food and beverage, distribution and retail industries.

Lawmakers Press Amazon, EBay Executives Over Counterfeit Goods

A bipartisan group of house lawmakers urged Amazon.com and EBay executives to take stronger actions against third-party vendors who sell fake, stolen or unsafe goods on their shopping websites.

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Virus Makes Lobsters So Cheap That Sellers Face a Fatal Blow

The coronavirus outbreak is turning one luxury treat reserved for special occasions into a meal bargain hunters can afford.

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One to one expert consultation and engaging workshops to feature at IRX

Workshops, expert clinics and networking events are among the features at IRX (InternetRetailing Expo) designed to give delegates valuable insight into the latest ideas in eCommerce and fulfilment.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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