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2020 Airfreight Market Roundup

Now, That's Logistics

Grounded airplanes, shuttered economies, interrupted supply chains, and the introduction of buzzwords like “social distancing” were just some of the key disruptors that took over in 2020, making the year one for the record books—and not necessarily in a positive way. Rates Go Through the Roof. Alternative Transportation Options.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. We will continue to explore the concrete steps toward a new definition agility and resilience in the next article.

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FMCSA clarifies definitions of ag, livestock in HOS regs

247 Customs Broker

19, 2020: FMCSA unveils updated agricultural commodity, livestock definitions for HOS regsThe U.S. Department of Transportation will soon… The post FMCSA clarifies definitions of ag, livestock in HOS regs appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Nov.

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WorkWave Route Manager Named to Food Logistics’ 2020 FL100+ List

WorkWave

Food Logistics , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named WorkWave® to its 2020 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list. The post WorkWave Route Manager Named to Food Logistics’ 2020 FL100+ List appeared first on WorkWave.

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AAR President and CEO Jefferies addresses myriad freight rail issues at RailTrends

Logistics Management

When describing 2020, at last week’s virtual RailTrends conference, Association of American Railroads (AAR) President and CEO Ian Jefferies called it an odd and challenging year, with some definitive caveats.

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Incoterms® 2020 Are Coming: Read the New Updates

GlobalTranz

Intro to Incoterms® 2020 “The Incoterms® rules were first introduced by the International Chamber of Commerce in 1936 to establish commonly accepted definitions and rules related to the delivery of goods between trading partners worldwide. The 2020 edition.read More. The 2020 edition.read More.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

Logistics Viewpoints

It adopts the International Labor Organizations definition of forced labor and mandates the European Commission to release compliance guidelines by June 2026. Set for full enforcement starting December 14, 2027, it requires companies to ensure that all stages of their supply chains are free from forced labor.