Department of Defense
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Air Cargo
NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan could further crimp airfreight supply
The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan couldn’t be accomplished without massive cargo transport planes. But tapping commercial resources could deprive other companies from using those…
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News
GSCW chat recap: Jeffrey Curtis on demystifying blockchain for defense supply chains
Jeffrey Curtis, the vice president of defense and supply chain at Simba Chain, discusses the importance of auditability of defense supply chains.
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‘National security’ designation for $700M YRC loan ‘amiss’
A congressional oversight report highlights flaws in the Defense Department’s designation of less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide as a company vital to national security.
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Logistics
FedEx transports COVID vaccine to US military bases overseas
The Defense Logistics Agency is the military's in-house logistics management provider. It has its ducks in a row to receive new coronavirus vaccines.
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News
Mnuchin to testify at hearing on $700M YRC, Treasury loans
A commission hearing regarding concerns over CARES Act loans made to businesses “critical to maintaining national security” will likely shed more light on the rationale…
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Maritime History Notes: Tankers landed for Apollo program
Three laid-up Mission tankers were enlisted to help get a man on the moon.
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American Shipper
Breaking down the logistical mission of Operation Warp Speed
The logistics of delivering a COVID-19 vaccine to all Americans will be historic. Major Gen. Christopher J. Sharpsten, the deputy director for supply, production and…
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News
YRC rolls new name, fleet, CFO, board seats into Q3 report
YRC Worldwide announced several changes in its third-quarter report. The biggest was that the carrier has already accessed CARES Act relief money to replenish its…
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Air Cargo
US Air Force could deploy freighters to fly truckloads of vaccine
The U.S. government is coordinating with the private sector how to quickly deliver a COVID-19 vaccine, but under one scenario officials are contemplating the military…
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Legal issues
UPS paying $8.4 million to settle overcharge claims
U.S. government alleged company broke federal contract pricing rules.
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