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Changes in Retail Increase Focus on Last-Mile Logistics

Jim Wicker, President of JW Logistics, talks about changes in the retail industry that are increasing the focus on last-mile logistics and the challenges this poses for both retailers and their transportation providers.

The Confusing World of U.S. Export Regulations

Export regulations were - and are - anything but straight-forward. One reason is that they reflect political pressures and interests. And these pressures and interests change with the wind.

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The Cutting Edge of Software Technology in Distribution

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Comdata Unveils New Tool for Truck-Fleet Management

Comdata Corp. has launched FleetAdvance, a program to help companies improve purchasing decisions, manage fuel costs and improve truck-driver behavior.

Logistics and Transportation Management Education Offered by APU

The American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) has granted an academic waiver to American Public University (APU) for its undergraduate and graduate transportation and logistics degree programs.

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4000 African Employees Develop International Logistics Skills

DHL Express said it has trained 4000 of its employees in 51 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa using an in-house Certified International Specialists learning and development program.

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As Oil Interests Move Into West African Waters, So Do Growing Numbers of Pirates

While the frequency of pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa has fallen to its lowest level since 2009, this is no time to celebrate. Somali pirates still hold two vessels for ransom with 60 crew members as hostages. More alarming, however, is the increase in the capabilities of pirate groups in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, now challenging Somalia as the world's most dangerous place to sail.

Keeping It Cool: Challenges in Temperature-Controlled Transportation

RWI, an asset-based 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled transportation, recently conducted a survey of shippers with cold supply chains to better understand their needs and challenges. Chris Taylor, director of sales and marketing, discusses the results.

UPS Opens Hangzhou Healthcare Facility as Part of Global Expansion

UPS has officially opened its healthcare facility in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, which significantly expands its Asia healthcare distribution network. The facility is equipped to maintain product safety and integrity and is designed to offer seamless, global solutions to healthcare companies looking to expand into, transport within, and export from China.

How to Cut Costs in the Distribution Center

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CEVA Logistics Opens 'City of Pharma' Hub in Italy

CEVA Logistics has opened a new hub for healthcare distribution, dubbed City of Pharma, in Italy.

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Shipping Rates on Asia-to-Northern Europe Trade Lanes Continue Their Fall in May

The average container freight rates from Asia to North Europe continues to drop, to $2,352 per 40-foot container and to $1,359 per 20-foot, as of tracking on May 24, according to Xeneta, a sea freight price comparison service. Due to overcapacity and various types of economic turmoil in the market, the market index for 40-foot containers has taken a massive dip with it being down 52 percent from May 2012.

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