Industry Update: Trucking and Energy
Troubled by high and volatile fuel costs, shippers and carries are responding with transportation strategies that improve efficiency while containing costs.
June 1, 2013
Truckers say the bottom line is, they need to be willing to continue to invest to drive higher efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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For the international air cargo industry, the focus is on harmonization and more electronic filing.
June 1, 2013
When it comes to ensuring cargo security, the teeth gnashing is done. Now regulators throughout the world are focusing on regulatory harmonization and electronic filings to gather more information about cargo as early as possible.
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There are many drivers, but global trade lanes rarely change overnight.
June 1, 2013
China is expected to remain the planet’s foremost export country, and the Trans-Pacific, the busiest trade lane in the world.
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International Region: Korea
The stakes are high in Korea, requiring a strong political will to effect change and a willingness to spend some major political capital.
June 1, 2013
The 60th anniversary of a mutual defense treaty signed after the end of the Korean War and the first anniversary of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) were marked by a White House visit by newly elected South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
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Inside World Trade
June 1, 2013
I may be jaded after years in the industry, but it takes a lot to shock me these days.
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IWLA Update
Sometimes they get it right.
June 1, 2013
California can set the course for regulations and legislation that impact the supply chain. More often than not, that impact can be negative.
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Extra Mile
Extra efforts, extra cheese, and supply chain developments.
June 1, 2013
DHL Express has been entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the largest pizza delivery in history for Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization.
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YRC offered in March to acquire ABF Freight System or the whole company.
May 9, 2013
Arkansas Best, parent of ABF Freight System, turned aside YRC's acquisition offer.
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June 1, 2013
E-commerce retail sales in the first quarter of 2013 broke another record, says Chris G. Christopher, Jr., director of consumer economics for IHS Global Insight.
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May 1, 2013
According to a new economic forecast, members from the Institute for Supply Management is predicting that both manufacturing and non-manufacturing growth will continue throughout 2013.
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May 1, 2013
The now completed merger creates world’s biggest single cloud-based network for global trade and supply chain management, says GT Nexus.
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May 14, 2013
The latest agreement between the ocean carrier and shipping network provider offers a "roadmap for accelerated e-business growth."
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IHS believes the biggest effects of federal spending cuts are yet to come.
May 7, 2013
The US economy is headed for another “spring swoon,” brought on by the federal government’s spending sequester says IHS.
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May 15, 2013
A new KPMG report shows that global manufacturers lack supply chain visibility beyond tier 1 suppliers; instead, sourcing closer to market is a priority.
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President Obama announced Anthony Foxx as his nominee for the next Secretary of Transportation.
May 7, 2013
Anthony Foxx, the current mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, is President Barack Obama’s pick for Secretary of Transportation.
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April 23, 2013
The U.S. Postal Service has canceled its plans to end Saturday mail delivery on the heels of a congressional mandate to continue with a six-day schedule.
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First drop since 1994.
June 1, 2013
Crude oil exports anchor the energy trade between Mexico and the United States.
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May 14, 2013
RMIS's CRS Plus is a fully customized carrier onboarding service, coupled with a carrier insurance and safety monitoring program.
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American Sentinel University’s new e-book profiles why GIS is a critical tool.
May 1, 2013
GIS converts massive amounts of data into business intelligence that drives supply chain strategy and execution, making it essential for supply chain management professionals.
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May 15, 2013
The Energy Department has announced the launch of a public-private partnership to deploy the long-touted 'hydrogen infrastructure.'
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June 1, 2013
Insight Inc., an international provider of planning solutions that power supply chain design, has released Version 4.6 of SAILS and Insight Enterprise Optimizer (IEO).
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June 1, 2013
PakSense Inc. announced all models of PakSense temperature monitoring labels, including Ultra Contact, Ultra Wireless and XpressPDF, can now be recycled through the GreenSense recycling program.
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