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Air Cargo Growth Maintains Modest Pace in Most Parts of the World

Figures for July show global air cargo traffic continuing the modest improvement trend experienced in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.

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UTi Worldwide Opens London Facility at Heathrow

UTi Worldwide Inc., a provider of transportation, logistics and supply-chain services, has commenced London operations at a new location near Heathrow International Airport in the U.K.

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UTi Expands into New London Operations Center

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and solutions company, officially opened its new London operations in Heathrow, United Kingdom.

New Option Available for Air Freight Customers

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has become the first British airline to accept the new Sentry FlightSafe tracking device, developed by Texas-based airborne asset tracking solutions company OnAsset Intelligence, on its aircraft.

Change Broker Confidentiality Rules or Boot Them, Says Forwarders Group

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. has asked Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing interpretative rulings that it believes have created an overly strict confidentiality standard. The NCBFAA has requested that CBP adopt a standard that requires brokers to maintain the confidentiality of an importer's "proprietary business information" which is generally defined as information which could harm the importer's competitive position if disclosed.

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Is Foundering. Should We Care?

More than 30 years ago, when I began writing about transportation and logistics, one of the first pieces that I did was about the imminent demise of the U.S. merchant marine. Today, I find myself addressing the same issue. As industries go, this has got to be one of the slowest deaths on record.

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Laufer Group International Expands With New York Office

Laufer Group International Ltd. has opened a new office in New York.

Using a 3PL to Simplify Shipments to and From Mexico

Third-party logistics companies with experience in Mexico and strong partnerships with leading Mexican carriers and customs brokers can make cross-border shipping a truly seamless activity, says Dennis McCaffrey of XPO Logistics.

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Air Cargo Rates Continue Their Free Fall

Airfreight rates suffered another month of falls in June, sinking to new lows, according to Drewry's monthly Sea & Air Shipper Insight report.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands Network in Sub-Saharan Africa

Saudi Airlines Cargo has re-launched its hub in Nairobi, Kenya, and expanded network coverage in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Saudia Cargo Launches Tool for Obtaining Import Approval

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co. is launching OK-2-KSA, an online tool designed to help shippers obtain approvals for the importation of five types of goods by air into Saudi Arabia.

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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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