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Garuda Indonesia Looks to Enter Full-Freight Service

Garuda Indonesia has developed an appetite for cargo in a fairly short period. The Indonesian carrier's ambitions have advanced from a desire to augment belly-hold revenue to a plan for full freighter flights to take off before 2013.

Daymon Worldwide Launches New Global Logistics Unit

Daymon Worldwide, a provider of brand-building and sourcing services for retail, has formed a new unit dedicated to transportation management and logistics support for retailers and suppliers.

Are You Ready for the Next Supply-Chain Disaster?

Each disruption in global supply chains seems to bring a new surprise. On March 31 of this year, it was an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Marl, Germany. The incident at the factory of Evonik Industries resulted in the deaths of two workers and caused damage that will take all summer to repair.

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Serialization and Security of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

A year after adulterated heparin caused deaths in the United States and Europe, inspectors in California were still finding contaminated product in hospitals throughout the state, even though the manufacturer had sent out multiple recall notices, and the issue with the product was well known. As the pharmaceutical industry responds to regulatory mandates to address such weakness in the supply chain, it's important to ask, "Could this same thing happen in a 'serialized' world?"

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Commercial Vehicle Net Orders Soft Again in May

North America medium and heavy duty GVW Classes 5 and 6-7 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for May were down from April as reported by ACT Research Co. Class 8 numbers, while still soft, were up from actual numbers in April.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Begins Flights to Vancouver, B.C.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is now serving Vancouver, B.C., with flights from London's Heathrow International Airport every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

High-Tech, Electronics Industries Begin to Find that Reverse Logistics Programs Can Save Money

In the high-tech and electronics industry, cutting costs is often difficult and nearly impossible to do without impacting product quality, time to market, or customer service. Unwilling to compromise on such critical business factors, many electronics companies are turning to less conventional means to drive cost savings and as a result, are often finding ways to not only reduce costs but also improve operations and overall business practices. Reverse logistics is one such area.

Report Explores Value of Integration in Logistics Outsourcing

Why are many companies choosing to outsource a variety of logistics functions to a single provider? They recognize the positive impact that integration can have on their company's supply chain, according to a new study just released by Saddle Creek Logistics Services.

Crowley Maritime Expands D.C. in Puerto Rico; Adds Service to St. Kitts, Nevis

The Caribbean logistics unit of Crowley Maritime Corp. has nearly doubled the size of its distribution center in Puerto Rico, with acquisition of a second warehouse next to its existing 70,000 square-foot facility distribution center in Guaynabo.

Mobile Applications in Transportation

According to the Pew Research Center, one-third of U.S. adults own a smartphone. With smartphones dominating the consumer market, it is more possible now than ever to conduct business while on the move. What does this mean for the transportation industry? It means drivers can have the increased ability to communicate transit information to agents and carriers, while agents can have a snapshot of every load they've brokered in their pocket. In essence, mobile applications provide the opportunity to take a streamlined approach to operational efficiency in the transportation industry.

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Online Retail Will Be Main Driver in Developing Distribution Space in Europe, Report Finds

The major expansion of internet retailing is expected to be the biggest driver of activity in the European logistics market - and the need for distribution space - in the coming three years, according to a survey conducted by global real estate advisor CBRE.

Swiss WorldCargo Debuts Weekly Service Between Zurich, Tampa

Swiss WorldCargo has introduced a weekly non-stop flight between Zurich and Tampa International Airport in Florida.

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