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Boosting the ROI from Your 3PL

January 30, 2012
Get the most out of your 3PL by treating it as a partner, being specific about your needs, and maintaining open channels of communication.
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Evolving Fleet Management Technology

January 30, 2012
Mobile devices and technological advances have made it easier than ever to track and manage your fleet.
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Independent Logistics Consultants Provide Critical Benefits in Designing DCs

January 30, 2012
The leveraging of broad supply chain experience from multiple industries and incisive analytics are important tools for independent logistics consultants.
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Unlocking Reverse Pharma Logistics

January 30, 2012
Until now, pharmaceuticals were handled only be specialty distributors.
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Regions with Ports Get a Leg Up on Attracting Economic Development

January 30, 2012
Their advantage will grow after the Panama Canal expansion is complete.
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2012: The BRICs and Beyond

January 30, 2012
The BRICs remain popular with U.S. exporters, but they are difficult places to do business.
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Hot Trade Finance Products and Services

January 30, 2012
Financial products and services can help your company stay competitive on a global basis.
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Boosting Your Bottom Line

January 31, 2012
Through careful and thoughtful management of a supply chain, you can boost your profits while minimizing risk.
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Sustainable Logistics

January 31, 2012
The ultimate goal is to provide a way to prove commitment to sustainability using objective standards.
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GREEN MATTERS

Solar Power, Green Jobs

January 31, 2012
Geoscape Solar http://www.geoscapesolar.com, a solar power integrator based in New Jersey, has completed its installation of a 733-kW solar power system for Atlantic Central Logistics (ACL) http://www.atpaclogistics.com, located in Elizabeth, N.J. The system was comprised of 4,072 solar panels and roughly 10 miles of wiring.
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GREEN MATTERS

ARI Launches Green Website

January 31, 2012
Global fleet services provider ARI http://www.arifleet.com, which specializes in complex car and truck fleets, has launched its sustainable fleet management microsite.
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GREEN MATTERS

UPS Earns Gold Star

January 31, 2012

UPS http://www.ups.com has become the first major package delivery and logistics company to earn Gold Status certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) http://www.usgbc.org/LEED along with an Energy Star http://www.energystar.gov certification for its corporate headquarters complex.


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eSupply Chain

Conduct Freight Searches on Your Phone

January 31, 2012
Landstar System http://landstar.com has launched a mobile app for smartphones. The mobile app was primarily designed for Landstar agents and business capacity owners (BCOs) so that they will be able to conduct searches for agents or loads without any other type of equipment aside from their phones.
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eSupply Chain

Manage Your Fleet, Increase Revenue

January 31, 2012
PortVision http://www.portvision.com has launched its SmartOps Fleet Management System to expand its AIS-based vessel tracking system’s benefits, while also offering an enterprise resource management system and developing a routine, all-inclusive assortment of unit tow business practices.
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IBM Launches Supply Chain Solution

January 31, 2012
With the launch of ILOG LogicNet Plus http://www-01.ibm.com/software/integration/sca/logicnet-plus-xe, a supply chain design solution, IBM http://www.ibm.com now offers optimization and scenario analytics to supply chain professionals throughout the world. Professionals will now be able to design and implement their production plans and sourcing strategies quickly and more efficiently.
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eSupply Chain

Compliance and Risk Management Software

January 31, 2012
PITT OHIO http://works.pittohio.com/mypittohio has developed a compliance, risk management, and safety software that can be fully utilized by the transportation and warehousing industries. Now available for each of the company’s clients, the software, SAFETYBOX, includes CSA (compliance, safety, accountability) tracking and driver scorecards, so that only the most compliant, safe, and trained drivers will be on the road.
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eSupply Chain

A New Focus on the Cloud

January 31, 2012
To better serve the logistics and shipping industries, Four Soft Limited http://www.four-soft.com has increased its focus on cloud software usage and development. To meet more of its customers’ needs, the organization decided that all of its cloud solutions should be made available through its 4S LogiSaaS http://www.four-soft.com/logisaas_software_as_service.asp provider cloud application.
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SUPPLY CHAIN WATCH

Norfolk Southern Expands Intermodal Ops

January 31, 2012
Norfolk Southern http://www.nscorp.com is expanding operations at its Rutherford Intermodal Facility near Harrisburg, Pa., after the U.S. Dept. of Transportation awarded a $15 million TIGER III grant to the project.
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SUPPLY CHAIN WATCH

Crowley Acquires 500 New 40-Foot High-Cube Containers

January 31, 2012
Crowley Maritime Corp.’s http://www.crowley.com liner services group has added 500 new 40-foot high-cube containers. The acquisition adds to the company’s already robust equipment fleet of more than 45,000 units, as well as phases out some older containers.
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SUPPLY CHAIN WATCH

DB Schenker Couples with Estes Express Lines

January 31, 2012
DB Schenker http://www.dbschenker.com is pursuing a strategic relationship with Estes http://www.estes-express.com, a full-service North American transportation solutions provider.
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SUPPLY CHAIN WATCH

DHL Becomes a Logistics Partner for African Energy Center

January 31, 2012
DHL http://www.dhl.com has become a logistics partner of South Africa’s Mining Oil and Gas Services (MOGS) in the development of a new Oilfield Services Complex (OSC) in Saldanha, South Africa.
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SUPPLY CHAIN WATCH

JDA Software Expands Investment in China

January 31, 2012
JDA Software Group, Inc. http://www.jda.com is expanding its investment in the rapidly maturing China market in direct response to growing global and regional demand for supply chain solutions from companies across China.
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SUPPLY CHAIN WATCH

Panalpina Expands Logistics Footprint in China

January 31, 2012
Panalpina http://www.panalpina.com has opened a new logistics center in the Chinese city of Tianjin.
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EXTREME LOGISTICS

A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

January 31, 2012
The world’s largest New Year’s Day parade in London, England, was a logistical challenge for 15 U.S. high school and university marching bands.
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TRADEWINDS

U.S. Manufacturers Make Gains

January 31, 2012
MEXICO CONTINUES TO LEAD AS LOWEST-COST COUNTRY FOR U.S. OUTSOURCING
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TRADEWINDS

Contract Rate Increases Over 2011

January 31, 2012
RATES FOLLOWED THE SPOT MARKET UP
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TRADEWINDS

Perceptions of Global Trade

January 31, 2012
SURVEY REVEALS NEED FOR EDUCATION IN GLOBAL COMMERCE
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GREEN MATTERS

Green Freight, Green Economy

January 31, 2012
A variety of freight logistics companies, freight carriers, industry associations, and manufacturers have met to sign a joint declaration entitled, “Private Sector Declaration on Green Freight in Asia towards a Green Economy.” The declaration will maintain Asia’s green freight initiatives and programs.
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Green Matters

Mobile CNG Station

January 31, 2012
IMW Industries http://www.imw.ca has developed a brand new self-contained, mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, which can be transported quickly to fleet locations throughout the U.S. The station, which provides time-fill and fast-fill capabilities to fleets, was created for small- and mid-size vehicle fleets.
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GREEN MATTERS

New Year, Cleaner Trucks

January 31, 2012
The Port of Los Angeles’ http://www.portoflosangeles.org Clean Truck Program is now fully effective, and results are already being noticed. On January 1st, 1,473 of the Port’s short-haul fleet of 11,772 trucks retired from port service; each one of the 1,473 trucks had been deemed “dirty” for their harmful emissions.


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