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Canadian Freight Costs and Fuel Increases Marginal to Start 2013

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by .575 percent in January when compared with December results.

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Defining Differences Between Reverse and Forward Logistics Operations

Among the numerous challenges to a successful reverse logistics initiative is determining and tracking the value of the returned unit.

An Innovative Approach to Inventory Forecasting

Andre Martin, co-founder of RedPrairie Corp.'s Collaborative Flowcasting Group, explains why actual demand is the only element that should be forecast. Everything else, he says, is "calculable." A finalist in the Supply Chain Innovation of the Year competition.

Is the Government Going to Sink U.S. Maritime Industry?

Congress and the Administration do not understand the relationship between the U.S. merchant fleet, the military and trade. This lack of understanding has created haphazard policies that are gutting the fleet and inhibiting the private sector's ability to recapitalize our aging maritime industry. The time for action is now. Congress and the Administration are considering budget proposals that, if unopposed, would destroy the U.S. maritime industry and hand over our maritime supremacy to foreign carriers.

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Breaking the Rules of Supply-Chain Management

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North American Freight Index Returns to Typical February Freight Volumes

The DAT North American Freight Index showed a return to post-recession freight volumes during the month of February, following a record-setting January. On a year-over-year basis, freight availability declined 2.5%. Month-over-month spot freight declined 14% when compared to January's unusually high freight volumes.

The Value to Be Found in the Wholesale Distributor

Recently, several wholesale distribution industry groups published data showing mostly steady growth in the last decade for their members in such verticals as auto parts, health and beauty, furniture, industrial, and food. In fact, many have outperformed other sectors of the U.S. economy, and this year and next are no different.

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Worldwide Express Updates Freight, Express Shipping Platforms

Worldwide Express, a package and freight-shipping company based in Dallas, has developed version 2.0 of its technology platform, consisting of SpeedShip and SpeedFreight.

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Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.

For Commercial Trucks, 2013 Starts Out on Positive Note

Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a fifth consecutive month in February, while a surge in step-van orders pushed new medium duty demand above the prevailing trend.

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North American Rail, Intermodal Traffic Increases as Winter Ends

United States freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5 percent measured against the comparable week in 2012, said the Association of American Railroads.

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Report From ProMat 2013

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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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