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Hacis Opens Seventh Cargo Depot for E-Commerce in China

Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services (Hacis), the logistics arm of Hong Kong air-cargo handler Hactl, has opened a new inland cargo depot in southern Guangzhou, its seventh in mainland China.

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Logistics Confidence Index Hits Lowest-ever Mark as Air, Sea Freight Shipments Slump

With a score of 45.4, the December edition of the Stifel Index has recorded its lowest-ever total, amidst a continued pattern of decline.

British Freight Forwarders Expected to Continue to See Major Challenges in 2016

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarders, says that 2016 will see its members continuing to face numerous challenges, with some the result of legislative changes and government policy, rather than economic issues.

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Considering WMS Implementation? Be Conservative in Your ROI Analysis.

At its core, a warehouse management system offers warehouses and distributors a tool to help improve customer service. That means knowing what you have, where you have it and how soon you can promise delivery.

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Air France KLM Uses RFID Technology to Track Airplane Parts During Maintenance

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is the maintenance, repair and overhaul arm of Air France KLM, one of the top five airlines in the world. The MRO unit supports 1,500 airplanes operated by 150 airline customers, and its 300 facilities worldwide remove parts from those planes, repair or refurbish them, or provide scheduled maintenance. Tracking all of these parts posed a logistical challenge, but the company has deployed a radio frequency identification system to automate the process and cut costs.

CaroTrans Launches New Service Between Miami, Manaus

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a direct, biweekly service between Miami, Fla. and Manaus, Brazil, for less-than-containerload exports.

Big Ships, Small Infrastructure: A Recipe for Disaster

By the time you read this, the largest containership ever to call a U.S. port will have visited the ports of Los Angeles and Oakland. It won't be the last. But will regulation and environmental pressures prevent carriers from developing the infrastructure needed to handle these seagoing behemoths?

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AAL Enters Space-Sharing Pact in Asia-East Coast Australia Trade

The breakbulk, project and heavy-lift carrier AAL has entered into a space-sharing agreement with Swire Shipping in the Asia-to-East Australia liner service.

Cargomatic Launches Service in S.F. Bay Area

Cargomatic has launched service in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and beyond.

Scandit Issues Ergonomic Barcode Scan Case for iPhone

Scandit, a developer of barcode-scanning technology for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices, has created the Scandit Case.

Janam Technologies Unveils New Rugged Mobile Computer

Janam Technologies has introduced a new addition to its XM series of rugged mobile computers.

United Cargo, Lufthansa Enhance Cooperation on U.S.-Europe Routes

United Airlines and Lufthansa are enhancing their current cooperation agreement to include cargo booked by United Cargo and Lufthansa on routes between the U.S. and Europe.

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