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Integrating Your Cold-Chain Management Systems

It's common practice for companies to view cold-chain management systems for pharmaceutical and bio-technology products as point solutions, whether related to packaging, training or carrier services, says Gary M. Hutchinson, president of Modality Solutions. Integration of all those elements, however, results in a "much more holistic system," he says. "You maintain product quality all the way from manufacturer to point of use. Until you integrate it into one system, you're not tackling it properly."

Railroads Are Called the Engines of the U.S. Economy

U.S. freight railroads will get $23bn worth of upgrades this year, and taxpayers won't pick up the tab. That's because the railroads build, maintain and improve their own infrastructure and even pay property taxes on their tracks. Also, freight trains are about three times as fuel-efficient as long-haul trucks, which means they help cut smog and reduce the U.S.'s carbon emissions and oil dependence. And forget those accident-prone trains your kids watch on Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. In reality, shifting freight from roads to rails sharply reduces crashes and congestion.

Weakness Continues for Heavy Truck Demand in China in First Quarter

With a freight transportation slump and operational costs rising, China's heavy-duty market continued the downward spiral that began last year, according to the recently released China Commercial Vehicle Outlook jointly published quarterly by ACT and SIC, China's State Information Center.

Zenith Global Logistics Opens Home-Delivery Hub in Louisville, KY

Zenith Global Logistics, a logistics service provider specializing in home furnishings, has opened a "White Glove" home-delivery hub in Louisville, Ky. The facility supports both brick-and-mortar and e-retailers seeking service for the final mile of order fulfillment.

Labelmaster Releases Reference Tool for New OSHA Hazcom Standard

Labelmaster, a manufacturer and distributor of products for complying with rules for the handling of hazardous materials, has released a GHS (Globally Harmonized System) Product Guide, to help companies meet the newly revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Keeping Merchandise Moving Through an Acquisition

Mergers and acquisitions are common in the business world, but each move brings its own set of challenges. As a company buys key competitors or suppliers, it is often left with the task of consolidating very different warehouse management systems.

Schneider National Teams With CSX for Intermodal Service in Ohio

Schneider National Inc. has entered into a multi-year agreement with the railroad CSX Transportation to expand services in northwestern Ohio.

Partnership Should Benefit Both Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines

Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have inked a deal to begin operating joint freighters services between Singapore Changi Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport on June 26.

Class 8 Used Truck Prices Should Continue to Appreciate in 2012

The average retail selling price for a used Class 8 truck dropped to $48,643 in May, down 6 percent month over month, but 3 percent above the average price in May 2011. On a year-to-date basis, prices remained 13 percent above last year's pace.

Kuehne + Nagel Teams With Rutgers University for Logistics Program

Kuehne + Nagel, the global provider of logistics services, has entered into an academic partnership with the Department of Supply Chain Management and Marketing Science at Rutgers University.

CaroTrans Opens Office in Le Havre; Launches LCL Services to Colombia

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has opened a branch office in Le Havre, France.

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