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Airfreight Industry to Benefit from Sensor-Based Tracking

Airfreight reliability and security took another step forward with the news that American Airlines Cargo will begin offering a one-time use program with FlightSafe, a leading GPS and sensor-based tracking device for air cargo shipments.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Resumes Seasonal Flights to Chicago

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has resumed daily flights to Chicago, with the relaunch of seasonal services.

Despite Excess Capacity, Orders Continue for 'Ultra Large Container Vessels'

Attempts by carriers to tackle the capacity overhang are being undone as new orders for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) continue to make the headlines, according to Drewry's monthly report, Sea & Air Shipper Insight.

DHL Invests $11.3m in End-of-Route Shared User Hub

DHL Supply Chain is investing $11.3m in a new end-of-route shared user hub at Heathrow. Scheduled to open in early 2014, the facility will offer airlines a turnkey solution for end-of-route return catering requirements on long haul flights.

Critical Juncture for Global MRO Provisions

Experts warn that provision of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to the aerospace and defense industries will be severely impacted.

Southwest Airlines Cargo Now Shipping on AirTran Airways

Southwest Airlines is now moving freight on AirTran Airways, under the Southwest Airlines Cargo brand.

United Airlines Launches Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative with Its Suppliers

United Airlines is launching a Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) initiative in an effort to better understand the environmental performance of its suppliers and deepen relationships with its key supply chain partners.

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Damco CEO Discusses Company's Approach to North American Logistics Market

The number one imperative for North American shippers continues to be cost reduction and cost containment, which means that logistics providers must analyze and scrutinize operations more diligently than ever in order to find such opportunities, says Jeremy Haycock, president of Damco North America.

North America's 50 Most Successful 3PLs

Whatever logistics services you need, our list of 50 providers based in North America can provide Class-A operations for you - anywhere in the world.

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AA Cargo Launches Nonstop Service Between Chicago, Dusseldorf

American Airlines Cargo has begun nonstop service between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Dusseldorf, Germany.

ICAO, TIACA to Enhance Their Cooperation in Air Cargo

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen co-operation on technical matters.

How The Right Insurance Can Help Protect Your Supply Chain

On March 11, 2011, a tsunami off the coast of Japan caused human tragedy on a massive scale, killing thousands and rendering more than half a million homeless. The tsunami also wreaked havoc on business supply chains worldwide. Toyota and Honda experienced a 30-percent and 60-percent decline in profit, respectively, which both attributed to production lags caused by limited supplies of parts after the tsunami. The tsunami caused an estimated $40bn in economic losses due to interruptions in global supply chains.

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