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Synchronet Intermodal Debuts Door-to-Door Service for Ocean Containers

Synchronet Intermodal Services Inc. has launched a new door-to-door service for ocean containers.

What Will Drive the Next Industrial Revolution?

With every presidential election comes a spirit of renewal (at least for those who supported the winning candidate). We're emboldened to look ahead, to renew our faith in the future, to reaffirm our belief that despite the occasional stumble, economic expansion will continue indefinitely.

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Reliability at Ship and Container Level Reported Down Slightly in Third Quarter

Container service reliability across all trades fell marginally in the third quarter with the percentage of on-time ship arrivals dropping to 73.5 percent, down from the record high of 75.7 percent set in the second quarter, according to Drewry's quarterly report Carrier Performance Insight.

Western European Road Freight Rates Are Coming Down, Index Shows

After rising by 20 percent in two years, road freight rates on key international routes in Western Europe have fallen steadily for the past five months.

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Canadian Railroads Build More Terminals to Capitalize on Shipments of Crude Oil

Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP), the country's No. 1 and 2 carriers, are rushing to build terminals to load oil beyond the reach of pipelines in some of North America's remotest regions.

Logistics Companies Find Much Positive About Africa, Report Says

In terms of logistics, Africa is one of the most exciting investment opportunities anywhere in the world, according to Sub-Saharan Logistics 2012, a report from Transport Intelligence, or Ti. Its untapped natural resources are vast, and foreign direct investment has poured in as Africans' purchasing power grows.

Intermodal Container Volume on a Roll in United States

Domestic container volume recorded double-digit growth for the fourth quarter in a row, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's just-released Intermodal Market Trends + Statistics report.

DB Schenker Establishes Contract Logistics Academy in China

DB Schenker has opened a logistics academy in China to train local employees.

Dear Mr. President: The Nation's Transportation Infrastructure Needs Serious Attention

When Tony Earley was asked recently to identify the most serious issue facing the nation's giant utilities in the next 20 years, the answer was easy. It is, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s CEO wrote, "the huge need for investment in basic infrastructure, from pipes and power lines to poles, transformers and more."

System Introduced to Monitor Vaccines as They Move Through the Cold Chain

DeltaTRAK, a cold chain, environmental monitoring and food safety management solutions provider, has introduced the Cold Chain Vaccine Monitoring Card.

What Hurricane Sandy Did to the Supply Chain

The economic effects of Hurricane Sandy are reverberating beyond areas hit by the storm as businesses warn customers of delays, try to get merchandise out of closed ports and face canceled orders.

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