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'Chokepoints' Threaten Global Food Supply, Report Says

International trade routes are increasingly reliant on a small number of key ports, straits and roads that if disrupted will threaten global food supply, according to a report.

New Tax Will Transform Face of Indian Logistics Industry

India's greatest tax reform - replacing an array of provincial duties with a nationwide goods and services tax - is transforming the logistics industry in a country where moving stuff around is notoriously difficult to do, executives say.

Making Room for the Megaships in New York and New Jersey

It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well.

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When the Mailman Unwittingly Becomes a Drug Dealer

Not long before Don Holman's son Garrett died from an overdose in February, he learned his 20-year-old had his drugs delivered directly to their Virginia home in the mail, in packages from foreign countries.

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Bribes, Borders and Middlemen: Why India's New Tax Reform Is a Game Changer

Seized vehicles. Bribes. Dayslong delays. Moving goods across Indian states isn't exactly easy and that's a major barrier to economic growth.

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers

Logistics providers discuss how they're adjusting to major changes brought about by concerns over the economy, shifts in trade policy, the complexities of the omnichannel, rising customer service demands, and the arrival of a new generation of supply-chain managers.

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Study: Airports Remain Weak Link in Preventing Illegal Animal Trafficking

Criminal organizations that smuggle endangered animals and animal products are exploiting security vulnerabilities at large hub airports, according to a new study conducted in collaboration with the U.S. government, the transportation sector and more than 20 other partners.

Asia's First Fully Automated Container Terminal Is Up and Running

Qingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal in China has become Asia's first fully automated container terminal after servicing the 13,386 TEU Cosco France in May.

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SeaHorse Wants to Revolutionize Container Shipping With Submersible Vessels

SeaHorse Shipping in the U.S. has touted a plan aimed at revolutionizing container shipping and freeing shippers from the constraints and congestion caused by mega container ships and mega ports.

International Chamber of Commerce Has Concerns Over Return-Refill Packaging

Shipping goods across borders with reusable containers and tracking systems is better for the environment, consumers and companies, yet differential treatment by customs authorities can be detrimental for business, says the International Chamber of Commerce.

Report: Singapore Tops Global Port Ranking

Singapore has been named the leading maritime city in the world, followed by Hamburg and Oslo, in a ranking of global ports.

U.S. Ports Upbeat on Container Volumes

Import volumes at major container ports in the U.S. are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period a year ago, and many ports are reporting growth.

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