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CSX Exec Bullish on Intermodal Growth

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DB Schenker Logistics Expands Services to Ukraine

DB Schenker Logistics has expanded its services to Ukraine.

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Growth of Air Cargo Relies on Cooperation of All Players in the Industry, IATA Head Says

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on airlines and their partners in the air cargo supply chain to work together to make the mode more competitive and address the challenges of safety, security and sustainability.

New Free Trade Agreement Between EU and Japan Is Very Promising

The EU has recently announced the official launch of negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. The agreement would cover goods, services and investment, and would eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers, and cover other trade-related issues, such as sustainable development, regulatory issues, competition and public procurement.

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So, How's Air Cargo Doing? Not Bad. Volumes Are Up Slightly.

February data shows that air cargo maintained the modest improvement in demand that began in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Where Is All the Near Sourcing That We Have Heard So Much About?

During the past few years much has been reported about the transfer of manufacturing from Asia to countries located closer to western markets, but much of it appears to be hype over substance.

Norbert Dentressangle Extends Representation to Vietnam

The freight-forwarding division of Norbert Dentressangle has set up a representative office in Vietnam.

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Air Cargo Said to Be Integral to Economic Growth

Nobody knows what the future holds for air cargo, but the mode is an important part of the economy, said Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

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Menlo Worldwide Logistics Expands Operations in Belgium

Menlo Worldwide Logistics has established a new distribution center in Genk, Belgium.

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The Supply Chain's Next Stop Is Full-Service Security Screening

Regardless of the goods that are being shipped - from electronics to pharmaceuticals to fruit - once released into the supply chain, they are immediately at risk. And the longer they are in transit, the more vulnerable those goods become - facing threats of terrorism, of theft, or even of a natural disaster. Until the cargo arrives safely at its final destination, there are an inordinate number of things that could jeopardize the supply chain from running smoothly.

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Money May Be Short Now, But Carriers Haven't Lost Appetite for Large Ships

Drewry's research shows that the average size of vessel deployed between Asia and North Europe now exceeds 10,000 TEUs for the first time. Orders for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) have been quiet recently, but the pace of growth in vessel sizes will continue to outstrip cargo growth for the foreseeable future.

Moeller-Maersk CEO Predicts China to Ramp Up Its Imports

The head of A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world's biggest container shipping line, said China's efforts to boost domestic consumption and pare reliance on exports will help carriers as imports into the country may gain.

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