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Factors Driving Intermodal Growth

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Continuing to Add Logistics Value in a Commodity-centric Environment

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Logistics Real Estate Demand Increase Predicted Over Next Two Years

European occupier appetite for industrial and logistics property is expected to rise significantly in the next two years, according to a survey of senior property investors, developers and occupiers conducted by CBRE.

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Vintner Uses RFID Technology to Prevent Counterfeiting of Its Costly Wines

Fine wines are vulnerable to counterfeiting or fraud, in large part due to their high value. A single bottle of French Bordeaux, from Chateau Le Pin, averages $3,000 and can be priced at up to $10,000 or more, making the trafficking of forgeries lucrative for counterfeiters. Photocopied labels, for example, can be attached to bottles of counterfeit wine, which can then end up being sold to consumers"”often at auctions, or at any weak link along the supply chain.

Your Reverse Logistics Strategy May Not Be So Successful if You Try It Internationally

The successful reverse logistics process that works domestically may not translate if you try to take it international. When you cross borders, especially international borders, there are a host of issues and risks, which you need to consider and mitigate.

North American Freight Volumes Up Slightly in June, But Remain Below Seasonal Norms

Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose 2.2 percent in June, compared to May. The month-over-month increase fell slightly short of seasonal norms; while freight volume increased from May to June in eight of the past ten years, the average increase was 10 percent.

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Initiatives to Relieve Congestion at Southern CA Ports

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Global Trade Requires 'Global Knowledge'

Accurate data on the millions of rules, regulations, tariffs and classifications that govern international trade is crucial to global trade management but not sufficient, says Anthony Hardenburgh, vice president of global trade content at Amber Road.

XPO Logistics Takes Over Last-Mile Specialist 3PD

XPO Logistics Inc. has agreed to acquire all of the common stock of 3PD Inc., reportedly North America's largest non-asset, third-party provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics, in a transaction valued at approximately $365m.

Sea Freight Mainly Responsible for Overall 3.1 Percent Growth in Freight Forwarding Market

Although the overall freight forwarding market grew by 3.1 percent to $125.85bn in 2012, Transport Intelligence's report, Global Freight Forwarding 2013, suggests this figure is misleading as the positive growth was entirely attributed to the sea freight sector.

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Using a 3PL to Simplify Shipments to and from Mexico

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Getting the Most from Your Online Customer Surveys? Do You Even Have Such Surveys?

If ever there was a case for conducting online customer surveys, Adam Lasky, global social media coordinator at Spreadshirt, has lived it.

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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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