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U.S. Xpress Expands U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Services

U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. plans to expand its offering of U.S.-Mexico cross-border services through two new deals with Mexican providers.

Kitting Helps You Bundle Cost Cutting and Successful Order Fulfillment

Any time merchants can cut costs, they're in a better position. They can either lower their prices, allowing them to be more competitive, or they can pocket the savings and earn higher margins.

Ryder Natural Gas Truck Fleet Powers Past Six-Million-Mile Mark

Ryder System, Inc. reports that its fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles have surpassed six million miles. The fleet consists of 35 liquefied natural gas and 215 compressed natural gas tractors, running in 32 customer operations in California, Arizona and Michigan.

Canadian Pacific Donates $1M to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Canadian Pacific is donating $1m to various organizations active in relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Logistics, Freight Forwarding Market in Recovery, Survey Says

Logistics service providers and freight forwarders are optimistic that the economy will continue to grow, and provide opportunities for expansion in 2013, according to a survey by Transport Intelligence, a global logistics research firm, and Kewill, a provider of trade and logistics software.

U.S. Vessel Imports Drop 6.8 Percent in October

U.S. import volume in October, measured in twenty-foot-containers, is down 6.8 percent from September and another 4.8 percent from October of last year. This is total of 1,433,446 containers imported.

CargoSmart Launches Newsletter on Ocean Shipment Delays

CargoSmart Limited, a software-as-a-service shipping and logistics solutions provider, has launched a monthly, complimentary e-newsletter designed to provide shippers, logistics service providers, and ocean carriers insight about cargo delays around the globe.

LLamasoft Launches Transportation Guru for Network Design, Analysis

LLamasoft Inc., a vendor of applications for supply-chain network design, has launched Transportation Guru.

Supply Chain Talent: The Missing Link?

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EU Postpones Air Cargo Emissions Trading Program Until Next Year

Global opposition has forced the European Union to conditionally freeze its emissions trading scheme for one year. EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said she is seeking to create "a positive atmosphere" for global talks concerning aircraft emissions management - an approach lauded by many in the aviation industry.

Kewill Enhances Forwarding Tool With Hub and Gateway Functionality

Kewill, a vendor of software for global trade and logistics, has released a new version of its freight-forwarding application.

Sageworks Releases Business Credit Report to Track Partner Stability

Sageworks Inc. has released a Business Credit Report, to help companies assess the likelihood that a business partner will default on its financial obligations.

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