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SAP Ariba Offers Collaborative Sourcing Professional App

SAP Ariba has developed Ariba Collaborative Sourcing Professional, the latest addition to its sourcing applications.

Damco Offers Weighing and Filing Services for New SOLAS Regs

Damco, a third-party logistics provider, has launched two Verified Gross Mass (VGM) services to support implementation of new regulations from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Insurance Industry Eyes Increased Risks Expanded Panama Canal Brings

The Panama Canal accounts for roughly five percent of world sea trade, and the expanded Panama Canal is estimated to generate a three percent increase in cargo volumes transiting the canal.

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ITE Group, Messe München to Co-locate at MODEX 2018

MHI, Messe München and ITE Group will co-locate at the newly formed Transportation & Logistics America (TLA) exhibit with MODEX 2018.

British Forwarders Say It's Too Soon to Speculate on 'Brexit' Effect on Trade Procedures

Following the announcement that the UK will be leaving the European Union, the trade association that represents UK freight forwarders says in the run-up to that exit it will campaign to ensure that the movement of the UK's visible import and export trade does not become unduly burdened by overly complicated trade procedures.

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A.P. Moller-Maersk Ponders Whether to Break Group Into Separate Companies

Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk could be split up into separate companies, its chairman said on Thursday after naming Soren Skou, the head of its container business, as chief executive.

For E-Tailers Today, the Box Is as Important as Its Contents

In the world of e-commerce, the packaging is more than just a box. It's meant to "inspire and inform" consumers.

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China Continues to Be Attractive Market, Especially Its Large Upper Middle Class

China's economy continues to make global headlines, with each uptick or downtick in GDP growth, industrial output, retail sales, or other measure pored over like tea leaves for what it portends.

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India Acts to Make Foreign Direct Investment Easier

In an attempt to attract more foreign funds to boost the nation's businesses, India's government this week relaxed the rules regulating the amount of foreign direct investment allowed across a wide spectrum of Indian business sectors, including the aviation industry.

Program Launched to Attract Women to Manufacturing Jobs

To increase awareness and create ambassadors for manufacturing careers for women, APICS and the Manufacturing Institute have released LEAD: Becoming an Impactful Voice to the Next Generation of Talent.

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Officer Shortage to Ease as Growth in Global Shipping Fleets Continues to Slow

Slowing growth in the size of the shipping fleet will reduce the shortage of officers over the coming years, according to the latest Manning report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

U.S. Manufacturing Continues to Invest in Automation

Despite the economic slowdown in the industrial sector over the past year, the incidence of actual and planned automation investment is very high in American manufacturing, according to a report from the MAPI Foundation.

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