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Wind and Water Could Usher in a New 'Intermodal' for Post-Carbon Freight

The new, sustainable version of “intermodal” could mean combining road and rail with coastal and inland water whenever possible

Schooner Apollonia sails across New York Harbor. Photo: Center for Post Carbon Logistics

Echo Global Launches Automated Carrier Negotiations Feature

The tool allows carriers to bid on available shipments and receive notifications letting them know if their bid is denied, accepted, or if a counteroffer has been made.

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The Global Factory Activity Slump Continued in July

The J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index registered a score of 48.7 during July, matching the index’s lowest level since June 2020.

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Over 60% of Logistics Companies Are Investing in Supply Chain Management Systems

Almost all logistics organizations will either increase or maintain their current levels of investment in new IT systems and technologies over the next 12 months.

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Global Logistics Market to Exceed $16T by 2032, Study Finds

The global logistics industry generated $9.83 trillion in 2022, meaning the sector will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2023 to 2032.

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Riding the Wave: Strategies for Building Resiliency Amid El Niño

Scientists predict an exceptionally intense El Niño pattern, reminiscent of the patterns observed in the early '80s and late '90s.

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Shippers, Union Reach Deal to End Strike That Snarled Canadian Ports

The strike at ports that handle about a quarter of Canada’s total traded goods reduced arrivals of container ships and diverted vessels to U.S. facilities.

Ships at the Port of Vancouver during a dockworkers strike on July 5. Photographer: Jimmy Jeong/Bloomberg

Redwood Logistics Acquires Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

Redwood said that the acquisition of Rockfarm and Global Distribution and Logistics “fortifies” the company’s modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) services.

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The Logistics Industry Contracted for a Second Consecutive Month in June

Inventory levels in the logistics industry, which recorded a score of 42.9 during June 2023, are contracting at the second-fastest rate in LMI history.

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CJ Logistics and KOBC Investing $457M in Large-Scale U.S. Logistics Centers

KOBC will be in charge of securing funding for the centers while CJ Logistics will be responsible for operating the facilities.

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What Manufacturers Need to Know About Mexico’s IMMEX Program

IMMEX is a program that enables foreign companies to operate in Mexico under a preferential, low-tax cost structure.

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BrewDog Chooses Kegstar for Steel Keg Supply Chain Programs

The deal will see Kegstar offer its kegs and services to Scotland, Germany and Australia with additional plans to expand across Western Europe at a later date.

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