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XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions

XPO Logistics Inc., a provider of transportation and logistics services in North America, has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, a non-asset-based specialist in last-mile logistics for retailers and manufacturers in the U.S.

C.H. Robinson Opens Office in Switzerland

C.H. Robinson, a global provider of multimodal logistics services, has opened an office in Basel, Switzerland.

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Shipping Options, Including Free Delivery, Important to Consumers, Poll Finds

Among Americans who purchased a product that required shipping this year, 80 percent consider shipping options, including free shipping, to be an important factor in their overall shopping experience, according to a recent survey commissioned by Pitney Bowes Inc.

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Barloworld Considers Development into Africa

South Africa-based Barloworld, a distributor of international brands providing integrated rental, fleet management, product support and logistics solutions, is targeting six sectors to boost the growth of its business in the western and eastern portions of the continent, says CEO Clive Thomson.

'Relaxation' in Shanghai's New Cabotage Laws Are Disappointment to Some

Cabotage regulations for cargo moving to and from Shanghai have been formally liberalised. Whilst this should be positive for the port's transhipment activity, the effect is likely to be limited.

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Amazon to Utilize Largest Logistics Facility in Poland

Goodman, the global property group that owns, develops and manages logistics space, will develop a fulfillment center in Wroclaw, Poland, for Amazon. The new development will be the largest free-standing logistics facility in the country.

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DHL Expands Job Openings at New Distribution Center

Work has begun on a major new Sainsbury's distribution facility in Daventry, in the United Kingdom, which will create over 900 jobs and support the company's rapidly growing general merchandise business.

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Japan and China Exhibit Highest E-Commerce Potential

Retailers looking to expand their business internationally might do well to consider selling online in China or Japan. Those two countries take first and second place, respectively, in a new index of the 30 best countries for online retailing from A.T. Kearney.

Near-shoring Among Actions High-Tech Companies Take to Optimize Customer Service, Study Finds

High-tech companies are making strategic shifts to their supply chain models to enable greater customer-centricity, meet changing consumer demand patterns and capture new growth opportunities, according to the 4th annual global UPS Change in the (Supply) Chain survey, conducted by IDC Manufacturing Insights.

Yusen Logistics Expands Trans-Atlantic Air Freight Service

Yusen Logistics has expanded its Trans-Atlantic Service for airfreight.

Choice Logistics Opens New Distribution Center in Dubai

Choice Logistics, a specialist in the handling of service parts, has opened a new distribution center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Lufthansa Cargo Moves Toward Paperless Air-Freight Transactions

Lufthansa Cargo is moving closer to the goal of completely paperless air-freight documentation.

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