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CargoSphere Debuts Quote-Refresh Tool for Logistics Service Providers

CargoSphere, a vendor of cloud-based applications for ocean and air freight-rate management, has introduced Floodgate Quote Refresh.

Recent Trends in Global Trade Compliance

There is a whole series of new regulatory concerns by companies doing business in global markets. Tony Leto, chief executive officer with iTRAC Global, helps us to understand the most critical ones.

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Trucking 'Eager' to Diversify; Maximizing Driver Miles 'Most Important' in Driver Retention

Truckload carriers continue to innovate to remain profitable, particularly through service diversification and driver retention, according to TMW Systems' first Transportation & Logistics Study - North America For-Hire Truckload Carrier Benchmarking Survey. Truckload carriers that are diversifying their businesses are adding new higher margin services, including brokerage, logistics, LTL-to-TL consolidation, dedicated services and intermodal services. Those looking to expand are exploring dedicated services first (27 percent), followed by brokerage services (21 percent). The majority of them are working on an accelerated schedule, within a one-year time frame.

Indonesia Is Very Attractive to Multinational Manufacturers and Investors

When Marcos Purty arrived here in 2011 as the chief of General Motors' Indonesian operations, he found a mothballed auto plant. Today, that plant is humming. About 700 people work in the facility, 16 miles east of Jakarta, compared with about 30 just 18 months ago. And next month, GM will start delivering its first Indonesian-built vehicle in years, the Chevrolet Spin.

DHL Unveils Mobile App for Real-Time Tracking

DHL Supply Chain has launched the SmartPOD app, a solution that provides DHL's drivers and third-party haulers with a simple way of capturing real-time data and electronic POD information.

UTi Unveils New Logistics Location in Taiwan

UTi Worldwide, a global supply chain services and solutions company, has opened a multi-client logistics centre in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Joint Venture to Benefit Rail Logistics

Logistics group Kuehne & Nagel and wagon leasing company VTG have announced plans to create a jointly-owned rail logistics business after signing a letter of intent at the end of April.

DHL Introduces Multimodal Link Connecting China, Europe

DHL has introduced a second road/rail multimodal routing option for its overland service connecting Asia and Europe. Customers based in Chengdu can now board DHL's once-a-week service, which departs every Friday from Chengdu to Europe along China's West Corridor rail line through Kazakhstan and via DHL's intermodal hub in Małaszewicze, Poland.

Airfreight Industry to Benefit from Sensor-Based Tracking

Airfreight reliability and security took another step forward with the news that American Airlines Cargo will begin offering a one-time use program with FlightSafe, a leading GPS and sensor-based tracking device for air cargo shipments.

DPD to Construct $156m Hub in East Midlands

DPD, one of the fastest-growing parcel carriers in the UK, has confirmed that it plans to build a new $155m parcel hub at Hinckley Commercial Park in the East Midlands.

ATA Introduces Program Encouraging Young Executives

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced a program to engage and shape young executives to be the trucking industry's next great generation of leaders.

DB Schenker Constructing Innovative Hub in Switzerland

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for one of Switzerland's most advanced logistics centres, built by Schenker Schweiz AG. The new logistics hub will include office buildings, on a 38,500 square-meter property in Pfungen, Canton Zurich.

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