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May 2018 Logistics Link

During the month of May 2018, MIQ Logistics was involved in a number of events throughout the logistics industry. Read MIQ in the news, industry updates, services offered by MIQ, and events that will be taking place in the May 2018 logistics link.

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Lunar New Year: Feb 15th – 22nd

For many U.S. importers who are working to bring in merchandise during first quarter, there can be confusion regarding key dates for this holiday.  Some confusion pertains to the approximate date for Chinese and Asian suppliers to stop working prior to the Lunar New Year holiday.  Other questions are pertain to how the holiday impacts customs offices within these countries.

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MIQ General Manager Ernesto Zegarra Interviewed By Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding

Ernesto Zegarra, MIQ’s general manager for Chile and Argentina, was recently interviewed by Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International magazine about the mining and recovery of lithium. The full interview is available on pages 125-126 of Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International Magazine.

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2017 Year in Review

It would be an understatement to say that those involved in international supply chain were kept busy with logistics news in 2017. Our own MIQ team members who monitor news within supply chain have issued numerous communications to MIQ customers throughout this last year. These supply chain alerts ranged in topic from global trade policy, cyber security, Customs Border Protection, port congestion, record import volumes, earthquakes, floods and hurricanes. It is with these communications in mind that we look back quarter-by-quarter at what we witnessed this year. As we take stock in what has taken place in 2017, we also turn our attention to 2018 and examine what could be taking shape on the horizon.

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U.S. Economic Snapshot – December 2017

The following are a list of U.S. economic indices captured within the last 30 days.

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Ongoing Capacity Shortages For The Truckload And Intermodal Market

Capacity shortages within the truckload and intermodal markets have been an ongoing topic in supply chain for the last few years.  There have been numerous publications that have listed out the factors contributing to these shortages. These factors range from a shortage of qualified long-haul drivers, to equipment shortages, and government regulations.  On Monday, December 18th the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) mandate will take effect. This mandate has the potential to tighten truckload capacity even further; which could have a rippling effect on inland transportation.

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November 2017 Logistics Link

During the month of November 2017, MIQ Logistics was involved in a number of events throughout the logistics industry. Read MIQ in the news, industry updates, services offered by MIQ, and events that will be taking place in the November 2017 logistics link.

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MIQ Logistics Takes Bold Strategic Step To Bolster Its Worldwide Logistics Leadership

Company doubles down on global logistics, selling its North America domestic transportation business unit to invest more in its worldwide operations

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 27, 2017 – MIQ Logistics plans to enhance its global logistics operations after the sale of its North America domestic transportation business unit. The company will use the proceeds to improve end-to-end logistics capabilities, expand its global footprint, enrich its global service portfolio and continue to invest in leading technology — all to serve the surging global demands of customers.

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MIQ Logistics Names Chris Capodanno as VP-Global Business Development

AFTER THE SALE OF ITS NORTH AMERICA DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS UNIT, MIQ PLANS TO INVEST MORE WORLDWIDE AS CUSTOMERS’ DEMAND FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES SURGES


OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 16, 2017 – MIQ Logistics has named Chris Capodanno to the newly-created position of Vice President, Global Business Development.  He will lead the company’s global sales strategy and initiatives, with oversight of all global business development activities around the world.

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JUAN ALONSO CHECA NAMED MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR MIQ LOGISTICS IN LATIN AMERICA

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., October 18, 2017 – Juan Alonso Checa was recently named managing director in Latin America for MIQ Logistics. Checa, based in Lima, Peru is responsible for operations, sales and the organization’s overall development in Latin America.

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