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3PL Central Acquires Inventory-Control Vendor Traker Systems

3PL Central, a vendor of cloud-based software for third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse management, has acquired Traker Systems.

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DHL Opens New Service Center in Chicago; Pop-Up Shop in Greater Toronto

DHL has expanded operations in Chicago with the opening of a new service center.

Trade Group to 'Name and Shame' Those Imposing 'Unjustified' Ocean Container Surcharges

The Global Shippers Forum is calling for container shipping surcharges to be eliminated by 2020.

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STB Rule Would Allow Shippers to Shift Freight From One Rail Carrier to Another Mid-Stream

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has proposed a rule allowing shippers to switch cargo among large railroads if there's reasonable access to competing tracks.

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How Robotics Process Automation Is Transforming Supply Chains

The subject of robotics in production and distribution has been dominated by fear, hyperbole and misunderstanding. Critics of the technology would have us believe that robots are poised to take over the workplace, with little or no role for humans. So what are the real prospects for robotics in the supply chain?

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AA Cargo Expands Services in Ireland, New Zealand

American Airlines Cargo has expanded its seasonal cargo service to and from Ireland.

CaroTrans Adds Second Weekly Service Between Milan, New York

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has added a second direct, weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service between Milan and New York.

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CBP Unit to Ensure Coastal Vessels Adhere to Jones Act

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has created a national division for enforcing maritime cabotage laws.

HICX Teams With Aveiroe Europe for Supplier Assurance Service

HICX, a vendor of supplier-management applications, has joined with Aveiroe Europe, a professional services firm specializing in recovery audits, to provide an end-to-end supplier-assurance service.

Outsourcing Reality Check: How to Maximize ROI

The unprecedented transformation of consumer demand is driving cost and complexity into the supply chain. Keeping up in today's fast-paced business environment is forcing mid-market companies to analyze and implement responsive supply chain strategies that meet market expectations while driving greater profitability to the business. Despite reshoring and in-house efforts, outsourcing remains a reality for many supply chains.

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Demand for E-commerce Fulfillment Center Space Outstrips Supply

Continuing growth in e-commerce is fueling a tight market for distribution and fulfillment centers space, either leased, purchased or through a partner, as companies look to expand their networks to meet growing consumer demand for rapid parcel delivery.

In E-Commerce, Who Pays for 'Free' Shipping?

In the world of e-commerce, "free" shipping isn't really free. The question is, who pays for it?

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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