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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

GREEN SEEDS: In 2022, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK and Yusen Logistics formed a partnership to reduce CO2 emissions in logistics by transitioning from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles. Yusen Logistics recently tested the solution by delivering production parts directly into Nissan’s Sunderland plant via eHGV. The project aims to electrify about 1.5 million miles of travel annually.

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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Silk Way West Airlines welcomed its third Boeing 777 freighter at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) as well as recently secured the ISO 14001 environmental certification from Quality Consulting Services. Operating from its hub at GYD in Baku, Azerbaijan, the cargo airline connects Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

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5PL: Understanding It, History, and Key Functions
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5PL: Understanding It, History, and Key Functions

5PL refers to a logistics model built around full digital integration and strategic control. It supports businesses with complex logistics needs by managing the entire logistics function through advanced tools and connected platforms.

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3PL vs 4PL: Their Key Differences and Benefits
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3PL vs 4PL: Their Key Differences and Benefits

Modern supply chain operations are no longer simple or linear. Companies now manage global sourcing, multiple vendors, shifting customer demands, and fast-changing technologies. Handling all this with outdated systems or siloed operations can lead to delays, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. Implementing an agile supply chain approach can help businesses adapt more quickly and efficiently. […]

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Why Brands Are Breaking Up with Their Multi-3PL Model
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Why Brands Are Breaking Up with Their Multi-3PL Model

In 2025, companies are simplifying their supply chain by moving away from managing multiple third-party logistics (3PL) providers toward partnering with a single, end-to-end provider. This trend aims to solve the challenges that come from a split logistics operation, like inventory fragmentation and varied pricing structures.

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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Samskip launched a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth, UK, enhancing multimodal connections between the UK and European trade hubs. The Blyth service provides weekly sailings between Blyth and Rotterdam, transshipment to European markets via Samskip’s hub network, and road and rail connections for inland distribution.

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Pick a 3PL That Evolves
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Pick a 3PL That Evolves

Growth in 3PL solutions is influenced by your demands. Data shared by more than 200 3PLs and thousands of their customers for this year’s 3PL Perspectives survey offers the following key takeaways that can guide demand-driven enterprises as they seek to align with new partners. 3PLs go hybrid. The percentage of pure-play asset-based 3PLs has […]

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6 Ways to Make Must-Arrive-By Dates Work for You
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6 Ways to Make Must-Arrive-By Dates Work for You

If you’ve shipped into big box retailers in the past 15 years, you’ve undoubtedly encountered Must-Arrive-By-Dates (MABDs), the protocol implemented by Walmart, Target, and others during the early days of retail’s data revolution. MABDs allow shippers to meet time-sensitive demands with confidence, while avoiding unpleasant fines. Additional non-compliance on shipments can also lower your overall scorecard, leading to being downgraded as a supplier.

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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Lynden Air Cargo is partnering with Moog Inc. to upgrade its fleet of Lockheed Model 382G Hercules (L-382G) aircraft with the Genesys Avionics Suite. The avionics and autopilot modernization program includes the installation of equipment, software updates, and integration testing. The first aircraft is scheduled for completion in 2026.

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Sunset Opens New Windows for VEKA
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Sunset Opens New Windows for VEKA

When working to provide its customers with innovative window and door systems along with multiple rail and deck solutions, VEKA Inc. emphasizes quality service, transparency, and accountability. However, a previous logistics partner’s shift to a more automated approach degraded responsiveness and service. VEKA sought a new logistics partner that was similarly committed to service and reliability. It found a match with Sunset Transportation.

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3PLs Keep the Beat
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3PLs Keep the Beat

In today’s high-stakes, high-speed global supply chain, third-party logistics providers are more than just behind-the-scenes players—they’re the drummers keeping time, driving rhythm, and keeping operations in sync. Discover how agile, tech-savvy 3PLs help shippers stay resilient, responsive, and right on beat.

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Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities
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Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Q. What are the biggest challenges facing the freight market? A. The most obvious answer is the ever-changing geopolitical landscape. Globally there have been some headwinds in the trade routes, with many ocean carriers shifting how they operate. Tariffs have certainly forced many to shift aspects of their supply chain or for some, unfortunately, halt […]

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