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There Could Be a Great 3PL in Your Future

Global third-party logistics had a mixed year in 2011, and 2012 could be more of the same. But the signs are highly promising, at least in certain areas, that the industry's fortunes are indeed looking up.

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India: Impossible Challenge or Incredible Opportunity?

A conversation with Jim Van Leenan, CEO and president of Flash Global Logistics.

The Power of Real-Time Analytics

Having information and processes trapped in operational silos is a continuing problem that keeps many businesses from performing as well as they should, says Paul Boris, vice president of collaborative manufacturing at SAP, in an interview with Greg Gorbach, vice president-collaborative manufacturing, ARC Advisory Group

Container Key Performance Indicators Coming from Drewry and CargoSmart

Drewry Maritime Research and CargoSmart Limited will introduce a wider range of container key performance indicators to help importers and exporters benchmark their carriers' service levels.

Government, Retail, Logistics to Boost Huge Growth in RFID Market Through 2017

The market for RFID transponders, readers, software and services will generate $70.5bn from 2012 to the end of 2017. The market was boosted by a growth of $900m in 2011 and the market is expected to grow 20 percent year over year per annum. Government, retail, and transportation and logistics have been identified as the most valuable sectors, accounting for 60 percent of accumulated revenue over the next five years.

U.S. Vessel Imports in March Increase 11.9 Percent

U.S. import shipment volume for March, measured in TEUs, increased 11.9 percent from February, according to trade intelligence company Zepol.

AirBridgeCargo Takes Delivery of Second Boeing 747-8 Freighter

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-8 freighter from Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Retail Container Traffic to Increase 3.2 Percent in April

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.2 percent in April compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year gains should continue through the end of summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

The Challenge of Lean Collaboration for OEMs, Contract Manufacturers

A conversation with Jay Hollenbeck, director of business solutions with Flextronics.

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Livingston International Wraps Up Acquisition of JPMorgan Chase Bank's Global Trade Unit

Livingston International has completed the acquisition of the customs and trade-compliance services of the Global Trade business of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Cuba: Your Logistics Hub in the Caribbean?

With the Panama Canal expansion on schedule for completion in 2014, supply chain specialists are anticipating a logistical hub to surface in the Caribbean Basin.

Swiss WorldCargo to Market Widebody Capacity Between Zurich and Newark

The replacement by Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. of Boeing 737s with widebody aircraft between Zurich, Switzerland and Newark, N.J. will allow Swiss WorldCargo, the carrier's cargo division, to market additional cargo space on that route.

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