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Echo Global Logistics Acquires Xpress Solutions

Echo Global Logistics Inc. has acquired all of the assets of Xpress Solutions Inc.

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On-time Reliability of Ocean Cargo Liners Sank to Record Depth in January, Report Says

Liner service reliability fell to a record low in January as the effects of U.S. West Coast congestion and the phasing-in of new alliance services took their toll, according to the Carrier Performance Insight, published online every month by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Robinson's TMC Unit Expands to Brazil

TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson specializing in supply chain optimization, has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil.

Africa: The Last Emerging - and Vital - Market

Analyst Insight: With stories of Ebola and Boko Haram dominating the news, it would be easy to dismiss Africa from a supply chain perspective. Risk is clearly high and traditional reasons to engage supply chain - either for low-cost sourcing or new market entry - may seem absent. The truth, however, is that many supply chain leaders should start thinking now about how to engage this vital emerging market. - Kevin O’Marah, Chief Content Officer, SCM World

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Manufacturing in Africa Is on the Upswing

The evidence of strengthening in African manufacturing is increasingly persuasive. Between 2000 and 2010, the share of the African population living on less than $1.25 per day fell from 58 percent to 48 percent. In no small part, the falling rate of extreme poverty is driven by much-improved output performance.

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Eyefreight SaaS TMS Improves Freight Management Efficiency

Challenge: One of the world's largest steel manufacturers seeks to improve the efficiency of its logistics function. The manufacturer faces two key challenges: 1.) An overall lack of efficiency of all outbound freight flows to worldwide destinations. 2.) A manual, resource-heavy process for managing all shipments, associated costs and billing activity from end to end.

UPS Expands Cold-Chain Packaging Service for Healthcare

UPS has expanded its Temperature True Packaging service for cold-chain shippers.

Food Supply Chains in 2015: A Banquet of Risk

The food industry has a lot on its plate these days.

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Ship Owners Get Guide on Heavy-lift, Project Cargo Safety

The UK P&I Club has joined forces with leading marine cargo insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty to publish practical guidance for ship owners and operators on how to carry heavy-lift and project cargo safely at sea.

Bankruptcy Looms as Bulk Carriers' Earnings Take Hit

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slid to an all-time low on Monday as sluggish cargo demand - especially from China - battered sentiment.

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Airfreight Industry Saw Positive Growth in 2014, Especially in Asia-Pacific, Middle East

The International Air Transport Association released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5 percent demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers, a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent recorded in 2013 over 2012.

Trade Regs and Enforcement: What to Expect in 2015

A new year, and with it a new slew of regulations and stepped-up enforcement of international trade law. Brace yourself.

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