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Retailers Lose $1.75Tr in Revenue Worldwide Due to Overstocks, Out-of-Stocks and Returns, Report Says

Retailers worldwide lose a staggering $1.75tr annually due to the cost of overstocks, out-of-stocks and needless returns, according to research released from retail analyst firm IHL Group, commissioned by OrderDynamics, a Big Data prescriptive analytics software company.

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Accenture Builds Enhanced Capabilities Into Its Air Cargo Suite Software

Accenture released a new version of its Air Cargo Suite software with advanced capabilities that can help carriers become more flexible, competitive and efficient through streamlined operations and data integration. The entire suite is now also available for delivery as a service, enabling carriers of all sizes to take advantage of a robust cargo management solution while retaining the agility and cost benefits of SaaS.

Domestic Containers Spur Intermodal Growth in Q1 2015; Overall Global Outlook Positive

Total intermodal shipments rose 2 percent over last year's Q1 volumes, according to the Intermodal Association of North America, despite port congestion issues that impacted international container traffic. Domestic intermodal loads grew 4.5 percent, buoyed by domestic containers, which rose 6.5 percent in a quarter-over-quarter comparison.

Airfreight Industry Sees Modest Year-Over-Year Growth in March

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global airfreight markets, showing a modest 1.6 percent rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in freight tonne kilometers.

As Dollar Gains, Imports Flood U.S and Widen Trade Gap

A roof-raising trade gap in March highlighted concerns that the rise of the dollar against other currencies was weakening the economy, chipping away at the ability of American manufacturers to compete abroad while encouraging more imports to fill retailers' shelves.

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PakSense Launches AutoSense Real-Time for Temperature Monitoring

PakSense Inc. has launched the AutoSense Real-Time, a standalone device that provides temperature and location information for perishable products in real time.

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XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle

XPO Logistics has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Norbert Dentressangle SA, a provider of contract logistics services with headquarters in Lyon, France.

Contract Logistics Market Saw 5.4 Percent Growth Last Year

The global contract logistics market grew by 5.4 percent in 2014, to reach 177.6bn euro ($199bn), according to a report from Transport Intelligence. If prices and exchange rates were held constant at 2013 levels (real growth), then the market would have expanded by 4.4 percent. Overall, contract logistics growth of 5.4 percent compares favourably to growth of 2.8 percent in 2013.

At Southern Calif. Ports, the Battle Over Independent Truckers Rages

Just when you thought it was safe to move a container through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, another labor dispute boils up.

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