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XYpper Launches 'Uber-Like' Technology for Trucking Industry

Transportation software company XYpper, Inc. has launched an app- and web-based system that works similarly to Uber and other "sharing economy" apps - by directly connecting individuals who have a need with someone who can perform a service. In XYpper's case, the app connects freight brokers who have loads that need to be delivered with truckers who are either in their geographical area or on their way.

DHL Expands Operations in Southern California

DHL has expanded its footprint in Southern California to accommodate a growing demand for its global shipping services, the logistics company announced. The new 66,730-square-foot service center in Santa Ana adds more than 27,000 square feet to the company's previous facility in Irvine, and reflects an increase in shipment volumes that DHL is handling.

Major Carriers Forecast Significant Growth in Holiday Shipping Volume

UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service are all projecting major growth in holiday shipping volume during the peak season, driven by the continued boom in ecommerce activity. UPS, for example, is projecting 700 million deliveries between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, a 14 percent increase over 2015.

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Staying Alive in an Ever-Changing Retail Landscape

The traditional holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a microcosm of the big changes that are roiling retailers every day.

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CaroTrans Adds Direct Atlanta-Gothenburg Link

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) and ocean freight consolidator, has announced a new Northern Europe service connection with the addition of a direct Atlanta-Gothenburg LCL service. The service has a 21-day transit time, and a Gothenburg-to-Atlanta service will soon follow.

Clean Ships to Jump the Queue at Panama Canal, Officials Say

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a new recognition program for clean operators that will help them to get ahead of the pack for transit bookings. The ACP calls the new system "environmental premium ranking."

Dachser Opens Three Southeast Asian Offices to Handle Logistics Demand

Citing a rising demand for logistics across the Southeast Asia region, Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics has announced new offices in Vietnam, Hong Kong and India. Dachser USA, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Germany's Dachser SE, said the new locations have been set up in Hanoi, the New Territories of Hong Kong and Mumbai.

How Will DOT Regulate Self-Driving Vehicles?

The U.S. Department of Transportation is applying a surprisingly light hand to the regulation of driverless vehicles.

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Container Shipping Market Is Unpredictable, But Prices Are Climbing, Xeneta Reports

An in-depth analysis of Q3 container shipping costs revealed positive trends for the container carrier segment, according to Xeneta, a market intelligence company for containerized ocean freight. However, the market remains unpredictable, with the 'Hanjin Effect' ebbing away, Xeneta says.

South Korean Government to Fund Shipbuilding

South Korea's finance minister has announced the government plans to support orders of 250 or more vessels by 2020 to help local shipbuilders. The government plans to establish a state-backed ship financing company with an initial capital of 1 trillion won ($871.73m) to help improve the financial health of Korean shipping companies.

UPS 747-8F Order May Resuscitate Boeing's Program

Just when the industry thought the sun might be setting on Boeing's workhorse jet, the aviation giant announced a firm order for fourteen 747-8Fs, plus options for up to 14 more, from express giant UPS. The announcement is being seen as a possible game-changer for the jumbo freighter, which, until last week, had only had enough orders in the pipeline to continue production through 2019, according to estimates.

Jettainer, Lufthansa Developing 'Digital' Containers to Increase Transparency

Logistics company Jettainer and IT specialists at Lufthansa Industry Solutions are working to develop a digital container that can "measure temperature changes, shocks and other external factors independently and provide information about its state," according to the Lufthansa Group. Jettainer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG.

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