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RFID Solution Tested to Provide Temperature, Location of Foods, Pharmaceuticals

A European McDonald's restaurant operator is one of several companies piloting an RFID-based solution designed to provide real-time temperature and location data regarding such items as fresh food, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive products, from the point of harvesting or manufacture to the consumer.

Canada Acts to Ban Microbeads in Consumer Products

Canada's federal government has officially listed microbeads as a toxic substance, giving it the ability to ban the plastic beads used in cleansers.

Just How Big Can Container Ships Be Before Point of Diminishing Returns Reached?

Recent discussions in the maritime sector suggest the possibility of constructing container ships of 26,000 TEU.

The Devastating Impact of Food Recalls on the Supply Chain

The recall of a single food ingredient can have massive implications for manufacturers and retailers, ranging over multiple supply chains.

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AA Cargo Launches Nonstop Service Between L.A., New Zealand

American Airlines Cargo has launched daily nonstop flights between its gateway hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Auckland, New Zealand.

Robots Could Cut Amazon's Fulfillment Costs by Estimated $2.5Bn

Amazon has about 30,000 Kiva robots scuttling about its warehouses across the globe. Dave Clark, the retailer's senior vice president of worldwide operations and customer service, estimated the addition of the bots reduced operating expenses by about 20 percent.

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Container Rates Should Rise Slightly, But the Industry Still Mired in Huge Losses

Container freight rates are forecast to rise modestly over the next 18 months from the all-time lows reached recently, but this will not be sufficient to rescue the industry from substantial losses in 2016, according to the latest Container Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

April Figures Show Canadian Ground Transportation Declined Slightly in Cost

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.6 percent in April, as compared with March results.

How Can Business Leaders Navigate Shifting Economic Relationships?

During the mid-2000s, when emerging markets were growing at breakneck speed, the cavernous gap separating industrial and developing economies began to close. This convergence took place against a backdrop of economic liberalization, built on the idea that the financial systems of all nations would dovetail. That period is now over.

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In May, Ocean Carriers Achieve Best On-Time Performance in Six Months

Ocean carriers achieved a six-month high for liner service reliability in May, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Most Americans Shop Online - Some Up to Five Hours a Week, Report Says

As many as 96 percent of Americans are now shopping online, averaging about five hours a week making online purchases. A recent survey and report from Bigcommerce in partnership with Kelton Global looked at the online shopping habits of 1,000 U.S. consumers and found that online shopping is becoming a necessity for some consumers.

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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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