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Watch: Why a 4PL Over a 3PL?

4PLs and 3PLs are not mutually exclusive, says Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics. But 4PLs do have other capabilities that logistics managers might want to tap.

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How Starlink's Innovative Mesh Network Principles Can Revolutionize the Logistics Industry

Mesh networks can handle fluctuations in supply and demand, optimize routes, and create transparency and accountability in the supply chain, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.

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Robots Speed Fulfillment to Help Apparel Company Scale for Growth

Challenge: A fast-growing D2C medical apparel company experienced significant growth in ecommerce order volume as well as dramatic spikes due to promotional activity.

Russia and India Discuss Northern Sea Shipping Route

Russia wants the route to become a major shipping lane and has invested heavily in infrastructure there.

A Russian Icebreaker on the water in Arctic Ocean toward to the North Pole. Photo: iStock.com/Sergey Zemnuhov

How Solar Roofs Are Being Used to Power Electric Cars

The future of solar-powered vehicles is becoming clear: smaller, lighter, cheaper systems built to subtly augment electric driving, rather than power it in full.

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Is Your Supply Chain Prepared for a Recession?

As inflation rises and recession looms, companies are compelled to take a close look at their production, supply chain and sales practices.

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Getting Back to Basics as the Freight Industry Normalizes

With carrier compliance and freight acceptance so high, now is the time to think about normalizing the freight industry by leaning into excellent customer service.

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China Spent $240bn on Belt and Road Bailouts From 2008 To 2021, Study Finds

The share of Beijing’s overseas lending directed to borrowers in financial distress increased from 5% in 2010 to 60% in 2022, according to the study.

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Aging Shadow Fleet Carrying Russian Oil Poses Disaster Risk

The aftermath of European Union sanctions on Russia mean that some older vessels may not be properly inspected and maintained, leading to a catastrophic accident at sea.

The oil tanker Prestige sinks off the northwest coast of Spain in November 2002. Photographer: Douanes Francaises/Getty Images

Ramaphosa Asks Ports Operator for Plan to End Logistics Crisis

The embattled company has struggled with major inefficiencies that have led to traffic being redirected to ports outside South Africa.

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Heathrow Strike Forces BA Easter Flight Cancellations

The move is due to a planned 10-day strike by 1,400 Heathrow security workers in the Unite union, who are taking action in a dispute over pay.

London Heathrow Airport LHR British Airways Terminal 5. Photo: iStock.com/Boarding1Now

Regulator: Moving Hazardous Chemicals by Train is Far Safer Than Trucks

Oberman led the transportation board in approving the $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, which will have steep repercussions for Chicago-area communities, citing safety as one of the chief reasons.

Photo: Surface Transportation Board

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