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The New Panama Canal: Who Wins; Who Loses?

The new set of locks at the Panama Canal is open for business. How will it affect North American shipping patterns?

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Boston Scientific: How the Life Sciences Sector Addresses Risk Management

Michael Landberg, strategic global sourcing manager at Boston Scientific, describes how a major player in life-sciences approaches the critical issue of risk management.

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In May, Ocean Carriers Achieve Best On-Time Performance in Six Months

Ocean carriers achieved a six-month high for liner service reliability in May, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

E-Commerce Continues to Drive Changes in Warehousing, Logistics, Institute Reports

As larger U.S. retailers continue to close underperforming stores with more customers choosing to shop online from their own homes, big-box store vacancies have increased in recent years. But with online sales only increasing and more small shop spaces mimicking the online sales environment, the biggest impacts are being reflected in warehouse space and logistics.

Mainfreight USA Adds Warehouses in Newark and Dallas

Mainfreight USA, a global supply-chain and logistics services provider, has added two warehouses to its North American logistics network, in Newark, N.J., and Dallas.

Damco Offers Weighing and Filing Services for New SOLAS Regs

Damco, a third-party logistics provider, has launched two Verified Gross Mass (VGM) services to support implementation of new regulations from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Ryder Opens New Vehicle Sales Facility in Canada

Ryder System Inc. is opening a new sales facility in Calgary, Alberta for used commercial vehicles.

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JLL Managing Director Comments on Panama Canal Expansion

Will the amount of cargo transiting the Panama Canal do so on fewer vessels?

A.P. Moller-Maersk Ponders Whether to Break Group Into Separate Companies

Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk could be split up into separate companies, its chairman said on Thursday after naming Soren Skou, the head of its container business, as chief executive.

For E-Tailers Today, the Box Is as Important as Its Contents

In the world of e-commerce, the packaging is more than just a box. It's meant to "inspire and inform" consumers.

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India Acts to Make Foreign Direct Investment Easier

In an attempt to attract more foreign funds to boost the nation's businesses, India's government this week relaxed the rules regulating the amount of foreign direct investment allowed across a wide spectrum of Indian business sectors, including the aviation industry.

Officer Shortage to Ease as Growth in Global Shipping Fleets Continues to Slow

Slowing growth in the size of the shipping fleet will reduce the shortage of officers over the coming years, according to the latest Manning report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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