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A Five-Way Partnership Develops a New Way to Track High-Value Shipments

Honeywell and Intel join in developing the technology for a new visibility and reporting platform that promises to provide close, real-time monitoring of goods in transit, aided by DHL, Kuehne & Nagel and Expeditors.

Fitness Equipment Maker Gets Its Supply Chain in Shape

The manufacturer of such name brands as NordicTrack and Pro-Form found that home delivery of its product line was too flabby. A more robust last-mile provider toned things up.

When Growth Mandates Change: Blue Diamond Reevaluates Its Supply Chain

The growers' cooperative, a dominant processor and marketer of almonds and related products, seeks to reconfigure its forward distribution network, to reflect current and future demand from retailers.

When a Small Company Needs Help in Hauling Big Equipment

Ameri-Green Automotive LLC buys and refurbishes all manner of used trucks and trailers at its facility in Georgia. It needed a skilled, reliable 3PL to arrange for movement of the equipment from locations throughout the U.S.

Blockchain Company Launches Digital Currency to Reduce Cargo No-Shows

Hong Kong-based company 300cubits is aiming to partially replace U.S. dollars in the container shipping industry with tokens soon to be launched on Ethereum - an open-source, public, blockchain-based platform.

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Global Airfreight Demand Sees Largest Increase Since 2010

The first half of 2017 saw its strongest freight demand increase since 2010, according to reports from research firms WorldACD, Drewry and IATA.

FedEx to Skip Holiday Surcharges for Most Orders

FedEx Corp. said it won't charge additional fees for most orders during the holiday season, in contrast with United Parcel Service Inc., undercutting its main rival as they battle for e-commerce customers.

New Wave Energy System Could Propel Ships

Wave energy technology is ready to pair with solar and wind power to create zero emission ships, according to ZShips International.

'Modest Gains' May Be New Normal for Dubai's Cooling Air Freight Market

Dubai's new freight hub is now handling about a third of the emirate's air freight, as both regional airports posted middling first half numbers, reflecting a regional downturn.

Hyperloop One Sets New Speed Record

Hyperloop One completed the second phase of testing its ultrafast transportation system - propelling an aerodynamic pod down a low-pressure tube at record speed and distance, the company announced last week.

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Supply Chain Scandals Are Preventable. Here's How.

There are countless ways in which a supply chain can go wrong. And most of the time, the culprit is poor risk management.

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Here Are the Top Global Innovations in RFID for Retail

While the on-demand economy has led to many brick-and-mortar stores declining, NXP Semiconductors reports that omnichannel services continue to grow. Smart supply chain management with advanced tracking and monitoring capabilities enabled by RAIN RFID support both short- and extended-range communication, NXP reports, and are empowering retailers to address a multitude of new use cases.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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