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Extra Logistics Launches Web-Based Booking for Ocean and Air Freight

Extra Logistics LLC, an international provider of logistics and freight-forwarding services, has launched Web-based ocean and air-freight booking services.

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.

Can Index-Linked Contracts Bring Sanity to the Liner Trades?

On October 13, 2011, the Federal Maritime Commission launched a rulemaking that proposed to allow rate levels within oceangoing service contracts to be linked to industry freight indices. Some carriers and shippers had pushed for the change in hopes of achieving greater rate stability in the notoriously uncertain liner trades.

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IAS Logistics Expanding to Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami

IAS Logistics Inc., a specialist in linking over-the-road and air-freight services, is expanding its Texas trucking operation.

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Rickmers-Linie Adds Tenth Vessel to Round-the-World Service

Rickmers-Linie has added a tenth vessel to its eastbound Round-the-World Pearl String Service.

The Value of Freight Bill Auditing

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Insights on Transportation Spend Management

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Port of San Francisco's FTZ No. 3 Expands to Neighboring Counties

The Port of San Francisco's Foreign Trade Zone No. 3 has won approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand its service area.

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What Does It Take to Run a DC Today?

The business case for acquiring new DC technology is compelling. But some companies are reluctant to spend the money. Dan Albaum, senior director of marketing with Intermec, discusses the apparent paradox.

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Stifel Logistics Confidence Index Stays Positive Despite Second Consecutive Decline

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index continued its downward trend in May as it fell for the second consecutive month. Compiled by Transport Intelligence, the overall index, which combines the current situation with future expectations, was down 0.8 points from April to 50.7 in May and was 1.3 points lower compared with the same month in 2012. Yet, even with deteriorating confidence, the Logistics Confidence Index registered above the 50 threshold, indicating growth, for the fourth consecutive month. An index value of 50 indicates no change in the volumes currently being experienced for the time of year; above 50 indicates higher volumes, while below 50 indicates lower volumes.

Preview of the 18th Annual 3PL Study

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LTL Industry Outlook

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Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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