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ARINC Unveils Cargo-Management Tool for Smaller Forwarders

ARINC Inc. has introduced e-Forwarder, a service that provides cargo-operations management for small to mid-sized freight forwarders.

Boeing Sees Robust Growth in Orders for Aircraft Over Next 20 Years

Boeing projects the world aircraft fleet will double over the next 20 years, according to the company's annual Current Market Outlook.

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Latin America, Middle East Are Bright Spots in Otherwise Lackluster Airfreight Picture

The International Air Transport Association released figures for airfreight markets in April which showed modest growth of 1.4 percent compared to April 2012. This small increase helped to offset the 2.6-percent decline recorded in March compared to the year-ago period. And it continues an 18-month trend of basically no growth in the cargo markets.

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Airfreight 'Weak' in First Quarter, But 2013 Expected to See Improvement

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the international freight decline of 2.3 percent in the first three months of 2013, on a 0.3 percent drop in capacity, is a "temporary stall".

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Logistics Revenues Top Pre-recession Levels, But Profitability Lags, Report Says

A report by Transport Intelligence entitled Global Transport and Logistics Financial Analysis 2013 reveals the winners and losers in the global logistics industry over what has been a tempestuous six-year period.

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Extra Logistics Launches Web-Based Booking for Ocean and Air Freight

Extra Logistics LLC, an international provider of logistics and freight-forwarding services, has launched Web-based ocean and air-freight booking services.

IAS Logistics Expanding to Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami

IAS Logistics Inc., a specialist in linking over-the-road and air-freight services, is expanding its Texas trucking operation.

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Rickmers-Linie Adds Tenth Vessel to Round-the-World Service

Rickmers-Linie has added a tenth vessel to its eastbound Round-the-World Pearl String Service.

Stifel Logistics Confidence Index Stays Positive Despite Second Consecutive Decline

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index continued its downward trend in May as it fell for the second consecutive month. Compiled by Transport Intelligence, the overall index, which combines the current situation with future expectations, was down 0.8 points from April to 50.7 in May and was 1.3 points lower compared with the same month in 2012. Yet, even with deteriorating confidence, the Logistics Confidence Index registered above the 50 threshold, indicating growth, for the fourth consecutive month. An index value of 50 indicates no change in the volumes currently being experienced for the time of year; above 50 indicates higher volumes, while below 50 indicates lower volumes.

Dubai World Forecasts Quick Growth at New Airport

The first full-service carrier to move to Dubai World Central (DWC), the emirate's new airport, will likely begin operations during the summer of 2014, according to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.

RFID Helps Delta Air Lines Keep Track of Oxygen Generator Equipment

Delta Air Lines is employing radio frequency identification technology to improve the visibility of oxygen generators installed within its aircraft in an effort reduce the amount of waste associated with discarding generators, as well as the time required to check the devices' expiration dates.

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