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AAR Rolls Out Latest Edition of Railroad Facts, Its Statistical Reference Book

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has released the 2012 Edition of Railroad Facts - the premier industry statistical reference book.

U.S. Xpress Expands U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Services

U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. plans to expand its offering of U.S.-Mexico cross-border services through two new deals with Mexican providers.

Kitting Helps You Bundle Cost Cutting and Successful Order Fulfillment

Any time merchants can cut costs, they're in a better position. They can either lower their prices, allowing them to be more competitive, or they can pocket the savings and earn higher margins.

Ryder Natural Gas Truck Fleet Powers Past Six-Million-Mile Mark

Ryder System, Inc. reports that its fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles have surpassed six million miles. The fleet consists of 35 liquefied natural gas and 215 compressed natural gas tractors, running in 32 customer operations in California, Arizona and Michigan.

The Critical Impact of Trade Promotions on Your Supply Chain

It's an often overlooked area of the supply chain, with a woeful record of success. Josefin Aspegren, marketing director with Optilon, talks about the challenge of assessing the efficacy of trade-promotion programs.

U.S. Vessel Imports Drop 6.8 Percent in October

U.S. import volume in October, measured in twenty-foot-containers, is down 6.8 percent from September and another 4.8 percent from October of last year. This is total of 1,433,446 containers imported.

Using TMS to Become Your Carrier's Best Customer

In today's volatile transportation environment, it's more important than ever before to solidify relationships with one's core carriers, says Elie Hiller, director of sales and marketing for North America with Transwide. A good transportation-management system is key.

CargoSmart Launches Newsletter on Ocean Shipment Delays

CargoSmart Limited, a software-as-a-service shipping and logistics solutions provider, has launched a monthly, complimentary e-newsletter designed to provide shippers, logistics service providers, and ocean carriers insight about cargo delays around the globe.

LLamasoft Launches Transportation Guru for Network Design, Analysis

LLamasoft Inc., a vendor of applications for supply-chain network design, has launched Transportation Guru.

EU Postpones Air Cargo Emissions Trading Program Until Next Year

Global opposition has forced the European Union to conditionally freeze its emissions trading scheme for one year. EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said she is seeking to create "a positive atmosphere" for global talks concerning aircraft emissions management - an approach lauded by many in the aviation industry.

Kewill Enhances Forwarding Tool With Hub and Gateway Functionality

Kewill, a vendor of software for global trade and logistics, has released a new version of its freight-forwarding application.

Could Barge Traffic on Middle Mississippi River Stop Altogether?

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) are calling upon Congress and the Administration to address a developing situation on the Mississippi River which could effectively bring commerce on the Mighty Mississippi to a halt in early December.

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