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The Commerce Department's National Freight Policy

Rather than take a hands-off approach to transportation, the U.S. Department of Commerce is very much involved in trying to bring efficiencies to the country's freight policies, says Joe Holecko, a global trade specialist with the department's International Trade Administration.

Truckload Recovery or Dead-Cat Bounce?

Dick Metzler, chief commercial officer of Greatwide Logistics Services, discusses whether the transportation and logistics market is returning to health or if signs of life merely illustrate Wall Street's colorful term for a small, brief recovery.

Executives Say Trucking Took Steps in Recession to Prepare for Recovery

This recession required trucking companies to exhibit new levels of grit and business acuity. Lessons learned and changes implemented will have implications that stretch well into the next business cycle.

Zenith Global Logistics Expands in Vietnam

Logistics Companies Emerge from Recession Leaner, Wiser And Ready for Better Times

Logistics and transportation companies were hit early and hard by the economic downturn. Those that survived had to adapt operations and adopt new ideas and strategies. Many of those will remain and provide competitive benefits as the recovery takes hold.

Halifax Sets Supply Chain Performance Standards to Speed Up Imports

GTM Drives Compliance and Efficiency in Cross-Border Trade

At a time of increased regulation and complexity in global supply chains, companies can't do without a sophisticated global trade management application.

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Complying with California Clean-Air Regulations

Anyone doing transportation-related business in California, or planning to, must be aware of the environmental requirements imposed by the country's biggest state, says Yvonne Sanchez, air resources engineer with the California EPA Air Resources Board.

Black & Decker Reaches for Optimization, Rather Than for Calculation

A conversation with Michael Martin, manager of global supply chain strategy at Black & Decker.

Why Can't Anyone Understand the Case That Air Cargo Lines Make?

Do You Outsource, or Keep It In-House and Upgrade?

By some estimates, 75 percent of companies rely on some kind of automated warehouse management system. The question for them is whether to turn that job over to external providers or keep everything under their own roof but try in this tough economic environment to get a bargain on an upgrade.

Outsourcing Distribution Centers Offers More Flexibility, Less Risk

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