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U.S. Manufacturing Fuels Shipping on St. Lawrence Seaway

U.S. manufacturing is expected to keep ship traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway bustling this season after a strong start for general cargo shipments through the navigation system.

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Cargo Divisions of Lufthansa, ANA Expand Joint Service Between Europe, Japan

More and faster connections, more capacity, flexibility and time saving: these are the benefits available to European customers of Lufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo as of Aug. 3. Both airlines are expanding their joint venture for freight consignments to routes from Europe to Japan.

TNT Launches Air Route Between Liège and Malta

TNT has launched an air route between its main European air hub in Liège, Belgium, and Malta.

Japanese Shipbuilder Tests Drones for Safety Inspections, Productivity Boosts

Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation is exploring the commercial applications of drones at its Hiroshima shipbuilding facility in an effort to increase both safety and productivity in daily operations.

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Hermes-OTTO Launches ASTRA Supply Chain Services

Hermes-OTTO International, a provider of electronic-commerce services for fashion and lifestyle brands, has launched ASTRA Supply Chain Services Ltd.

Global Trade Management: An Ever-Changing Landscape

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The Industrial Internet of Things Grows in Importance - Not Least in Transportation, Logistics

In the business world, seldom do you find widespread agreement on any topic. However, everyone seems to know that the Internet of Things is important and getting more so - especially in the ways that organizations handle transportation and logistics.

Empowered Consumers Change the Future of Retail, Survey Says

Avid online shoppers have raised the bar on what it takes for a retailer to stay competitive. Consumers want advanced mobile features, flexible shipping options and hassle-free returns, according to the fourth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study.

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Smart Manufacturing and the Factory of the Future

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Scalable Platform for the Evolving Warehouse

Challenge: Many companies have a variety of distribution centers or warehouses within their own networks and extended networks. For some of these, the scale of operations, functionality requirements or available resources may not justify using a traditional WMS, yet a subset of capabilities would enhance proficiency and control.

Bulk Chemical Production Expected to Fuel Industrial Energy Consumption Increases for Next 25 Years

The U.S. Energy Information Administration's annual energy outlook - which was released earlier this spring - anticipated that the industrial sector's energy demand would outpace all other sectors through 2040, and a just-released EIA report projected that bulk chemicals would account for a "large portion of both consumption and anticipated growth," with the value of chemical shipments increasing from $288bn in 2013 to $429bn in 2025.

Automotive Parts Company Moves to Daily Store Fulfillment

Challenge: A leading automotive parts retailer, with more than 3,000 stores in the U.S., wanted to quickly develop their B2B channel while simultaneously growing their traditional retail channel. But their operations would have to adapt to meet the higher service level that B2B customers require.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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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