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Could Barge Traffic on Middle Mississippi River Stop Altogether?

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) are calling upon Congress and the Administration to address a developing situation on the Mississippi River which could effectively bring commerce on the Mighty Mississippi to a halt in early December.

Five Below Retail Chain Chooses Mississippi for Distribution Center

To help fuel its rapid geographic expansion, specialty value retailer Five Below has signed the lease for a new distribution center in Olive Branch, Miss. The 600,000 square-foot facility is the retailer's second DC and will allow the company to more quickly and efficiently supply stores in the South and Midwest with its range of products all priced at $5 and below.

Reliability at Ship and Container Level Reported Down Slightly in Third Quarter

Container service reliability across all trades fell marginally in the third quarter with the percentage of on-time ship arrivals dropping to 73.5 percent, down from the record high of 75.7 percent set in the second quarter, according to Drewry's quarterly report Carrier Performance Insight.

Western European Road Freight Rates Are Coming Down, Index Shows

After rising by 20 percent in two years, road freight rates on key international routes in Western Europe have fallen steadily for the past five months.

Canadian Railroads Build More Terminals to Capitalize on Shipments of Crude Oil

Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP), the country's No. 1 and 2 carriers, are rushing to build terminals to load oil beyond the reach of pipelines in some of North America's remotest regions.

Logistics Companies Find Much Positive About Africa, Report Says

In terms of logistics, Africa is one of the most exciting investment opportunities anywhere in the world, according to Sub-Saharan Logistics 2012, a report from Transport Intelligence, or Ti. Its untapped natural resources are vast, and foreign direct investment has poured in as Africans' purchasing power grows.

Intermodal Container Volume on a Roll in United States

Domestic container volume recorded double-digit growth for the fourth quarter in a row, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's just-released Intermodal Market Trends + Statistics report.

Vendormate Creates Medzo Service to Link Healthcare Buyers, Suppliers

Vendormate, creator of a vendor-information network that brings together healthcare providers and suppliers, has developed a new online resource called Medzo.

What Hurricane Sandy Did to the Supply Chain

The economic effects of Hurricane Sandy are reverberating beyond areas hit by the storm as businesses warn customers of delays, try to get merchandise out of closed ports and face canceled orders.

Analysis Reveals Finds Opportunities in European Industrial Property Market for Logistics Business

European industrial real estate values have declined 21.9 percent from the pre-crisis peak in 2007, and have subsequently only recovered by 1.3 percent on average. Current values are attractive relative to replacement costs and the pattern of value recovery in the U.S. following the global financial crisis.

Preliminary Net Orders for Trucks in Classes 5-8 Are at 'Best Since' Levels

North America Classes 5-8 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for October rose to levels of "best since" comparisons. The final numbers, which will be released mid-November, will approach 23,200 units for heavy duty Class 8 trucks and 18,500 for medium duty Classes 5-7 vehicles. The preliminary net order numbers are typically accurate to within 5 percent of actual.

Can Logistics Industry Breach Great Wall of China?

China is evolving from an export-driven manufacturing economy to a more balanced consumer-driven developed economy, and its logistics landscape is under pressure to adapt, according to new research by Jones Lang LaSalle. China's evolution has driven three key trends: the rise of the domestic middle class, rising wages and diminished cost advantages in manufacturing, as well as the rapid development of domestic infrastructure. And these trends are creating long-term opportunities for U.S. companies.

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