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Canadian Pacific Rail Strike Threat

May 22, 2012
After a bitter battle that saw Bill Ackman wrest control of the Canadian Pacific Railway away from its board, he faces another fight – with the CP’s unionized workforce, which threatened a strike.
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AAR Reports Mixed Weekly Rail Traffic - Again

May 21, 2012
The Association of American Railroads reported U.S. railroad's originating carloads are down 5.2 percent while the intermodal volume of trailers and containers were up 3.1 percent, when compared with the same week last year.
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YRC Freight Announces Driver Hiring Initiative

May 16, 2012
The company plans to fill 200 positions with benefits including union contract pay rates and full paid health care.
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Is London Logistically Prepared for the Olympics?

May 15, 2012
The nation is not prepared for the logistics nightmare that could gridlock the capital and other sports venues during the Olympic Games, warns some logistics experts.
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Successful Shippers Focus on Long-Term Partnerships

May 09, 2012
In a marketplace tight on capacity, now more than ever, smart shippers look for ways to build strong, long-term relationships with their carrier partners. But what are the characteristics they look for in such a relationship?
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Freight Volumes Continue to Slowly Grow

May 09, 2012
More of the same: The freight market continued to grow in April, at the slow pace, according to the Cass Freight Index.
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Total Quality Logistics Donates $1 per Load to the Troops

May 08, 2012
Total Quality Logistics donates $1 per load to the troops; TQL recruiter takes off with the guard to support military hiring.
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Oil Prices Continue to Slide

May 08, 2012
Oil prices continue dropping due to global economy concerns; the average gasoline pump price falls to $3.76.
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Shifting Consumer Attitudes are Changing the Supply Chain for CPG Companies

May 07, 2012
Tough economic times lead to adjustments in consumer behavior, which ripples through and changes the supply chain that serves them.
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No Purple Stuff: Sunny Delight Uses Transplace to Implement CNG Fleet

May 07, 2012
Leading beverage manufacturer uses clean energy trucks to reduce fuel costs and emissions, employs third party logistics company to manage carriers, fueling options within the network.
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Extreme Logistics

Extreme Logistics profiles the various ways that specialized cargo is transported around the world under demanding time, temperature, and handling requirements.

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The Growth of Canadian e-Commerce and Logistics to Canada

The growth of Canadian e-commerce and logistics to Canada is on the rise with online Canadian purchases from U.S. retailers expected to jump to $31 billion (CAD) by 2015. U.S. retailers with an e-commerce platform need to identify a solid Canadian supply chain now to maximize revenue later. Learn from the Canadian logistics experts how your business can be successful at transporting your goods across the border into Canada.

Presented by: Purolater

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Fabulous 50 + One

Poll Some common themes emerged in the World Trade 100’s “Fabulous 50 + One,” appearing in print this June. Which do you rank as most significant?
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World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling, 1st Edition

Filled with proven operational solutions, it will guide managers as they develop a warehouse master plan, one designed to minimize the effects of supply chain inefficiencies as it improves logistics accuracy and inventory management - and reduces overall warehousing expense.

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Clear Seas Research

Clear Seas ResearchWith access to over one million professionals and more than 60 industry-specific publications,Clear Seas Research offers relevant insights from those who know your industry best. Let us customize a market research solution that exceeds your marketing goals.

Smoother Moves Calculator

Pacer Smoother Moves CalculatorPacer has designed a unique and easy-to-use tool to help you determine the potential dollar savings and carbon emission reductions generated by using Pacer intermodal services versus trucking.

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