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As U.S. Becomes Net Exporter of Natural Gas, 100 Additional LNG Vessels to Be Required

The U.S. is expected to change from a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter, with those exports destined for different regions of the world, especially Asia. It's a development that could see the nation building 100 new ships, a prospect that the Government Accountability Office says could take 30 years.

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Retailers Wrapping Up Holiday Merchandise Supply, Demand

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be essentially unchanged from last year this month as stores bring in the last round of merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Slow Down! Putting the Brakes on Fast Fashion

Today's fashion industry is obsessed with getting product to store shelves quickly, changing out assortments constantly, and charging rock-bottom prices. But there's a price to be paid for that behavior.

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Ryder Unveils Fuel Receipt Mobile App for Apple, Android

Ryder System Inc. has launched the Ryder Fuel Receipt mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

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The 'Last Mile' Still Involves Right Mix of Speed, Variety, Convenience

Nearly two decades ago, just as e-commerce was taking off, a group of players emerged to claim their share of the home-delivery market. Remember Webvan, Urbanfetch, Kozmo, and HomeGrocer?

CMA CGM Agrees to Acquire NOL in All-Cash Offer

CMA CGM has made an all-cash offer to acquire Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines (NOL).

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WWL Boosts Frequency, Capacity in Trans-Atlantic Service

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a provider of roll-on/roll-off shipping and related logistics services, is increasing frequency and capacity in its service from Europe to the U.S. West Coast.

Descartes Acquires Oz Development Inc.

Descartes Systems Group has acquired Oz Development Inc., a U.S.-based provider of application integration services.

Downward Trend in LPG Shipping Rates Expected to Continue

LPG shipping rates are expected to decline from the second half of 2016 as a bloated orderbook for VLGCs - very large gas carriers - fuels fleet growth that will far exceed shipping demand, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

CaroTrans Adds Taiwan-to-New York LCL Service

CaroTrans International, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has begun a direct, less-than-containerload (LCL) import service between Taiwan and New York.

Fifty European Airports Scheduled to Be Carbon-Neutral By 2030

At the recent COP21 climate change discussions in Paris, the European airport industry committed to raising the number of carbon-neutral airports in Europe to 50 by the year 2030.

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IAG Cargo Launches Cargo Connector Service in U.S.

IAG Cargo has launched a Cargo Connector delivery service in the U.S.

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