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Dubai World Central Pursues Investment from U.S. in MRO Sector

A delegation from Dubai World Central (DWC) recently concluded a roadshow in the U.S. that aimed to open discussions with key industry players and initiate the creation of an integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services supply chain in DWC's Aviation District.

Kerry Logistics Continues to Open Distribution Centers in China

Hong Kong-based freight forwarding group Kerry Logistics continues to expand in China, adding to a growing list of distribution facilities which it owns and operates in the country.

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Marks & Spencer to Construct $311m Facility at DP World London

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed an agreement with DP World London Gateway to build a major distribution centre at the new deep-sea container port and logistics park in South Essex at an estimated cost of $311m.

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DC Site Selection - Not As Easy As You Think!

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Warehouse Layout & Design Best Practices

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UPS Opens Hangzhou Healthcare Facility as Part of Global Expansion

UPS has officially opened its healthcare facility in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, which significantly expands its Asia healthcare distribution network. The facility is equipped to maintain product safety and integrity and is designed to offer seamless, global solutions to healthcare companies looking to expand into, transport within, and export from China.

Industrial Estates Key to Thailand Becoming Major Global Manufacturer

A country of only 66 million people doesn't become the 17th-largest global manufacturer without careful planning. Thailand is the second-largest producer of light pick-up trucks. Carefully constructed strategies along with tangible incentives created this robust manufacturing economy.

Shippers Rely More on Collaboration to Manage Freight, NASSTRAC Study Reveals

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Designing Distribution Channels to Meet Consumers' Omnichannel Demands

Omnichannel retailing is here to stay, and retailers not using it successfully are losing sales and profits to those that do. In devising an omnichannel strategy, the natural starting point is the point of purchase "” brick-and-mortar stores and/or e-commerce sites for online and mobile shopping. But customer expectations don't stop when the sale is made. Order fulfillment is every bit as important to winning repeat business. Now more than ever, a well-developed supply chain strategy is vital to retailers' success.

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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.

DHL to Inject $12.8m to Expand Vietnamese Footprint

DHL supply chain has committed to a $12.8m investment in its Vietnam operations, to be completed by 2015.

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'City of Pharma' Hub Unveiled by CEVA Logistics in Italy

CEVA Logistics, a supply chain company, announced the official opening of the City of Pharma in Italy. The hub, which covers an area of 20,000 square meters, is strategically located in Stradella, in the province of Pavia and is fully dedicated to the warehousing and handling of products destined for healthcare distribution channels.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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