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Vietnam Supply Chain 'Weakness' Keeps Export Costs Up

Weaknesses in Vietnam's manufacturing and agricultural supply chains have prevented the country from lowering export costs and capturing much needed value addition, said Pham Minh Duc, senior economist at the World Bank.

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Aviation Emission Reduction Agreement Welcomed by Freight Groups

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has decided on a mechanism to reduce carbon emissions from aviation activities, a move that has pleased the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the European Liaison Committee of Common Market Forwarders (CLECAT).

After Upbeat Summer, Truckload Volume Begins to Dip in September

After a summer of strong, steady activity, spot market truckload freight volume showed a seasonal decline, dipping 5.3 percent in September compared to August, according to the DAT North American Freight Index.

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During Holiday Season, Aim for Best Shipping Outcome But Don't Be Surprised When the Worst Happens

In retail, the holidays are the best of times and the worst of times. The trick to troubleshooting shipping issues is to manage for the best scenario but expect the worst, especially during peak intervals.

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Despite Cutbacks, Air France-KLM Says It Plans to Stay in the Maindeck Airfreight Business

The Air France-KLM group (AF-KL) has pledged to remain in the maindeck cargo business, despite further reductions in its freighter complement. In a media briefing at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, Erik Varwijk, executive vice president of Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo, said that over the next two years, the group will shed four of its current 14 freighters.

Growth in 3PL Industry Could Reach 10 Percent This Year, Consultants Say

The third-party logistics services industry is growing at a faster rate this year than gross domestic product, but experts at Tompkins International anticipate more aggressive growth than the 6 percent cited by other sources.

DHL to Make New Investment in Logistics Operations in Philippines

Logistics firm Deutsche Post DHL is investing $25m in its operations in the Philippines to further expand its supply chain business and warehousing facilities.

UPS Offers Ocean Freight to Mexico; Temp-Controlled Shipping for Healthcare

UPS is now offering its Preferred Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) expedited ocean-freight service between Asia and three destinations in Mexico: Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Seven Keys to Making a Build-to-Order Business Model Work

Today, titans of technology and consumer packaged goods are jumping on the customization bandwagon. And for good reason. In a world where customers are in the driver's seat, customization is no longer a "nice to have". It's an expected offering.

Your 'Warehouse' Could Be a Building, Plane or Ship, But Do You have Visibility Into It?

To most people, and even many C-level retail executives, warehouses are those large, far-flung structures where raw materials and manufactured goods are kept. They're the places where forklifts move pallets around and guys wear hardhats.

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DB Schenker's Largest Facility in Japan is Now Open

The logistics company DB Schenker's new logistics centre in Japan is its largest facility in that country. It is located at Baraki, only 25 kilometers away from central Tokyo next to the Wangan Expressway.

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Knowing Whom to Bill for Rental of Chassis Is Critical for Port

When ocean cargo lines decided to divest their chassis, Hampton Roads Chassis Pool had to take on the equipment leases. The challenge was determining whom to invoice for the use of the 'wheels.'

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