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Ryder Expands Online Inventory of Used Trucks, Vans, Trailers

Ryder System Inc. is making it easier than ever for customers to find a pre-owned vehicle to meet their needs. With the addition of economical "As-Is" condition vehicles, cab and chassis, and high horsepower trucks to the company's existing online catalogue of commercial trucks, tractors, trailers and vans, Ryder's entire pre-owned vehicle inventory is now available at www.usedtrucks.ryder.com.

Truck Trailer Market in 2015 May Be 'Best' Since 1990s

Nearly 44,000 net orders were posted in December, the second-strongest month on record for the trailer industry, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. For total year 2014, net orders were 359,000, up nearly 55 percent over 2013.

Spot Load Volume Slips 19 Percent, Truckload Rates Take a Dip

Spot market volume slipped and average truckload rates edged downward during the week ending Jan. 24, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Why Can't Europe's Rail Industry Be Competitive in Every Aspect?

The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has published a series of studies designed to understand why competition in the European railroad industry has been successfully implemented in some cases but in others has led to a decline in the modal share for rail freight.

PrimeRevenue Releases New Version of SCiSupplier Platform

PrimeRevenue Inc., a provider of applications to support financial supply chains, has released Version 6.0 of its SCiSupplier platform.

What Threat, If Any, Does AmazonSupply Pose to Industrial Distributors?

With any discussion regarding the future of industrial distribution, the impact of AmazonSupply is sure to come up. Distributors seem to have differing views on this impact, ranging from fear of ArmageddonSupply to a shrug indicating "this too, shall pass."

Suppliers in U.S., Brazil, China Said Least Able to Deal with Climate Change Risks

Lack of preparation leaves supply chains in Brazil, China, India and the United States more vulnerable to climate risks than those in Europe and Japan, according to research released by CDP and Accenture. However, suppliers in China and India deliver the greatest financial return on investment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate the strongest appetite for collaboration across the value chain.

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Fast and Free Shipping: Can Retailers Afford It?

Retailers are scrambling to offer free shipping for online orders. Is it a money-losing proposition?

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DHL Completes Work on New Facility in Chicago

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, has completed work on a new $35m facility in Chicago.

TNT Upgrades International Deliveries to Germany

TNT has upgraded its international delivery service to Germany.

CEVA Expands Operations With New Facility in Chicago

CEVA Logistics, a non-asset-based provider of supply-chain management services, has expanded its presence in the Chicago market with the opening of a fourth facility.

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