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Initiatives to Relieve Congestion at Southern California Ports

Long waiting lines of incoming trucks at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach create an unacceptable drag on productivity, says Mike Stark, president and CEO of Pacer Distribution Services and an active member of the Harbor Trucking Association. Stark explains how adaptive appointment software could help remedy this situation.

UPS Reports Reduction of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sets 2017 Goal of One Billion Alternative Fuel Miles

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages UPS shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the carrier's annual sustainability report.

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Building More Socially-Responsible Supply Chains

After the tragic collapse of a Bangladeshi factory building, the Rana Plaza, which caused the death of about 1,200 low-paid workers, retailers were left reeling from the PR backlash.

HP Finds Moving Product by Rail from China to Europe Quicker, Cheaper, Environmentally Cleaner

HP is using a railroad to ship electronics manufactured in China to European markets, cutting its travel time, costs and carbon footprint in the process.

Is There a 'Green' Warehouse or DC in Your Company's Future?

More and more companies are choosing to invest in green building practices, enjoying quick returns on investments that pay off in profit and public opinion. And the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Certification Program is allowing companies to make their newer, greener policies official.

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For Truckers, It's a Long and Winding Road

A couple of posts ago, I wrote about the continuing efforts of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to reduce, if not eliminate, the use of independent owner-operators in port drayage operations. But that's just one of several major issues affecting truckers today. Here are some more:

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Globalization of the Lead Logistics Provider Model

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Europe's CO3 Project: Collaboration Concepts for Co-Modality

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Factors Driving Intermodal Growth

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Initiatives to Relieve Congestion at Southern CA Ports

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New CEO of CEVA Logistics Shares Unique Industry Perspective

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Office Depot's Demand-driven, Omni-channel Supply Chain

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