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DHL Express Achieves ISO Certification at All Facilities in Americas

DHL Express has obtained a multi-site quality-management certification from the International Standards Organization (ISO).

Webgistix Opens Distribution Centers in U.K., Switzerland

Webgistix Corp., a vendor of software tools for electronic commerce order fulfillment, has opened distribution centers in Bedford, U.K. and Zurich, Switzerland.

Container Lease Fleet Robust in 2011 and Should Remain So This Year

Drewry Maritime Research's latest Container Leasing Industry report indicates that the rental container fleet grew by 10.6 percent during 2011, improving on the 9 percent returned in 2010 and giving a compounded rate of 9.5 percent for the two years combined. Up to 9.5 percent is also being forecasted for 2012, as lease demand is again holding up well.

The Shifting Dynamic Between Logistics Providers and Their Customers

In-house logistics professionals want a lot more information and attention from their prospective logistics service providers these days, says Bill Weaver, senior account executive with United Transportation Services Inc.

FedEx, Aeromexico and Etihad Top This Week's Air Cargo News

FedEx is changing its aircraft on the route between Memphis and Queretaro, Mexico to a Boeing 757-200 and will operate five times weekly, increasing its capacity in the market by 50 percent. Jorge Torres, recently named president of FedEx in Mexico, stated: "The decision to increase our cargo capacity is in response to our strategy to become a real business partner with the business in the region, offering competitive services at very reasonable prices ... The decision to increase our cargo capacity responds to our strategy of listening to our clients and their solicitation in a quick way."

Inchcape Shipping Services Opens Office in Alaska

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global provider of maritime services, has opened a new office in Dutch Harbor, AK.

Despite Some Bright Spots, Airfreight Industry Year Over Year Was Down Overall in July

Despite Middle Eastern carriers recording a 16-percent, year-over-year, increase in freight demand in July, global cargo markets shrunk 3.2 percent, year-over-year, according to International Air Transport Association statistics. IATA partially attributed this decline to a comparison with a "relatively strong" July 2011, but said global trade growth is still sluggish.

Leaman Logistics Changes Name to CLX Logistics LLC

Leaman Logistics, parent company of ChemLogix LLC, has changed its name to CLX Logistics LLC.

Flash Global Opens Office in Silicon Valley

Flash Global, a provider of supply-chain services for critical parts, has opened an office in San Jose, Calif.

A New Generation of Airships for Cargo Transport

Barry Prentice, professor of supply chain management at the University of Manitoba, believes that airships will play a key role in the movement of cargo in the years ahead. Here's why.

Liaison Technologies Acquires Hubspan, Cloud-Based Business Integration Vendor

Liaison Technologies, a provider of cloud-based integration and data-management services, has acquired Hubspan, the business-integration software vendor.

IAS Unveils New Service for Intermodal Chassis Providers

International Asset Systems (IAS) has introduced ChasssisManager, a service intended to simplify the rental process and maximize asset utilization for chassis providers.

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