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Fearful of Banking Restrictions, Shipping Lines Stay Away from Iran

Global shipping lines are increasingly shying away from handling cargoes to Iran as restrictions on banking and insurance continue unabated, despite an interim agreement between Tehran and the West that called for limited sanctions relief.

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Despite Belly Cargo Growth, Freighter Demand Reported to Be Up

Demand for freighter aircraft is on the upswing, according to a newly-released forecast issued by the Air Cargo Management Group.

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Book Highlights History of Denmark's Maersk Line

A humble metal box measuring just 20 feet or 40 feet by 8 feet, the shipping container has changed the world. It helped usher in globalization, deliver bananas that taste fresh despite being picked weeks before, and provide the ability for companies to have a truly international supply chain. Yet Maersk Line was late in adopting its use. A new book, tracking the history of the Danish shipping line, explains why.

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Befriending the Beast: How Small Suppliers Can Work With Walmart

Small or medium-sized suppliers looking to get their products into Walmart needn't fear the beast.

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Lufthansa Converts to Fuel-Saving Containers

All of the LD3 containers used by Lufthansa Cargo are now the lightweight versions. The LD3 standard containers produced using lighter composite materials are helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions at the airline.

Climate Change and the Impact on Supply Chains

As extreme weather impacts global supply chains, industries must keep resources moving. Be it the flow of goods, electricity, communications or oil and gas, today's governments, global manufacturers, aid relief organizations and insurance firms are worried sick over supply chain disruptions. And it's easy to see why.

DAT's Carrier-Onboarding Tool Integrates With Aljex Software

DAT Solution's carrier-onboarding application, DAT Onboarding, has been integrated with Aljex Software, a vendor of operations software for brokers, carriers and third-party logistics providers.

AA Cargo Adds Seasonal Widebody Capacity in Europe Service

American Airlines Cargo has beefed up its Europe service to accommodate seasonal requirements.

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Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

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Is There Really an Integrated Asia-Pacific Supply Chain?

Supply chains in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region pose a unique set of challenges for the organizations that rely upon them. With a land mass four times the size of Europe, transportation and distribution issues are complex and challenging. The region's diversity, in terms of regulations and political climate, as well as its sheer size makes it difficult to think of an integrated Asia-Pacific supply chain.

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Amazon Still in Driver's Seat When It Comes to Rapid Fulfillment, Delivery

Drone delivery, anyone? We're not completely there yet, but while we wait for products to fall from the sky, businesses need to maintain a competitive edge by outsourcing fulfillment to the right provider.

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