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GE Unit Begins Converting Passenger Planes to Cargo Freighters

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the aviation leasing and financing arm of GE, is underway with its inaugural 737-800NG passenger-to-freighter conversion with Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI).

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Econocaribe Rebrands as ECU Worldwide

Econocaribe, a non-vessel operating common carrier operating in the U.S., has changed its name to ECU Worldwide.

Descartes Acquires Germany's Pixi

Descartes Systems Group has acquired Pixi Software GmbH, a Germany-based provider of applications for e-commerce order fulfillment and warehouse management.

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JDA Unveils Cloud App for Workforce, Transportation Management

JDA Software Group, Inc. has introduced new cloud-based applications in support of workforce management, transportation and forecasting.

Demand for Natural Gas to Soar as Commitments to Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions Grow

On Dec. 12, 2015, at the United Nations' 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris, negotiators from nearly 200 countries signed an ambitious agreement aimed at stemming global warming.

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Successful B2B Customer Engagement Requires More Than Copying B2C Formula

In the B2B world companies have been reluctant to open up to their customer networks. Rather than use social media, for instance, they rely on the traditional way of engaging with prospects and customers. So, if you have a problem with your industrial cement mixer, you usually have only two options: read the manual or call your sales rep.

U.S. Senate Votes to Fund Infrastructure Improvements of Navigable Waterways

Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the FY2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill by a wide margin of 90 to eight. It is the first appropriations legislation to pass the Senate this year, and it incorporates $6bn in funding for the Civil Works Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the agency charged with maintenance and improvements to navigable waterways.

The Dawn of the Age of the 3D Printer

It makes sense that a running shoe would stand for an increase in the speed with which manufacturers can "print" products on demand.

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RFID Enables Automotive Logistics Provider to Track Kia Vehicles

U.K. logistics provider Paragon Automotive is employing a radio frequency identification solution to track Kia vehicles near the Port of Immingham, on England's east coast, as vehicles are painted or otherwise modified, stored and then shipped to retail locations.

Last Call: Sales Volume of Alcoholic Drinks Declines Virtually Everywhere Except North America

Global alcoholic drinks volume registered a decline of 0.7 percent in 2015, entering negative territory for the first time in more than a decade, according to research from Euromonitor International. This translated into a loss of 1.7 billion litres of alcoholic drinks volume sales since 2014.

Freight Rates in Chemical Tanker Industry Expected to Remain Steady in Near Term

Chemical tanker shipping freight rates are expected to remain firm over the medium term, thanks to rising production capacity in key exporting countries, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Cybersecurity Is Main Concern for Largest U.S. Retailers, Report Says

In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity concerns are top of mind for all retailers for the first time in business advisory BDO USA's annual Retail RiskFactor Report, now in its 10th year. Risk associated with a possible security breach was cited unanimously by the 100 largest U.S. retailers analyzed, moving that concern to the top spot, up from 18th in 2007.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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