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Once Sanctions Cash Rolls In, Iran Plans to Beef Up Its Maritime Fleet

With U.S.-led sanctions expected to be lifted soon as part of July's nuclear deal, Iran has unveiled a $120bn fleet expansion campaign.

Cheaper Diesel Causes Sales of Natural-Gas-Powered Trucks to Decline

NG powered Class 8 truck and bus sales continue, but at a slower pace compared to 2014, as well as when calculated as a percentage of the total market, according to a report from ACT Research. The "Natural Gas Quarterly" attributes the rapidly declining cost of diesel with making the return on investment for adoption of natural gas less lucrative.

Will Mexico's Growing Ports Pose a Threat to U.S. Gateways?

Mexico is competing with the U.S. for manufacturing work coming back to the western hemisphere from China and other parts of Asia. Will it pose the same challenge for U.S. ports?

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Revolution Taking Place in Parcel Industry

A true stampede for parcel technology and services is going on in the transportation market. And it's not just consumer omnichannel but the B2B markets that are increasingly on-demand to support any business contingency.

Container Lines Show Marked Improvement in On-time Performance in Three Main East-West Trades

Container service reliability across the three main East-West trades reached a new data series high in September, rising by 6.5 percentage points over August to the new record of 79.9 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

CPG Supply Chain Leaders Focus on Transportation, Network Redesign, Report Says

The most pressing concerns for consumer packaged goods companies today are transportation and network redesign - priorities that just two years ago barely registered on their radar, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

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DHL Adds Boeing 767 Cargo Service in Detroit

DHL has added a flight for U.S. importers and exporters based in Michigan.

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AAPA Offers Interactive Map of Member Ports

The American Association of Port Authorities has created an interactive western hemispheric map of its member ports.

Newgistics to Handle U.S. Deliveries for Alibaba

Newgistics Inc., a provider of logistics services and technology for retailers and brands, will provide delivery in the U.S. for products purchased through AliExpress, the e-commerce unit of Alibaba that connects Chinese businesses with international buyers.

EnVista Unveils New Direct Store Delivery System for Beverage Industry

EnVista Corp. has developed a new direct store delivery (DSD) system for improving beverage deliveries.

Marisol Opens Seattle Office; Roadrunner Expands in Canada

Marisol International LLC, a provider of international freight forwarding, non-vessel operating common carrier and customs brokerage services, is opening a new office in Seattle, in conjunction with the newly formed Northwest Seaport Alliance.

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Truck Drivers in U.S. Pleased to Find They Are in Demand

After years of spending long hours behind the wheel without seeing their paychecks grow, U.S. truck drivers now have employers fighting for their services.

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