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Six Steps to a Perfect Logistics Network

Analyst Insight: Today more than ever, logistics professionals are at the forefront of designing new transportation and distribution solutions to support ever-changing fulfillment requirements. In today's competitive B2B and B2C markets, logistics is feeling the pressure of responding to changing demand patterns, shorter lead times, and smaller orders. Responding to today's customer-driven demands requires much more agile solutions versus traditional logistics networks. - Valerie Bonebrake, senior vice president, Tompkins International

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Shippers Look to Sails to Cut Fuel Costs

The world's biggest shipping company is harnessing the power of the wind to cut fuel usage by introducing sails to its fleet.

FedEx Express Expands Overnight to 4,400 New Zip Codes

FedEx Corp. announced it has expanded its FedEx First Overnight service to more than 4,400 zip codes across the U.S.

U.S. Ports Apprehensive About Trump's Budget

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has voiced its concern over the potential of significant declines for most federally funded, port-related programs in President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 budget.

Transpod Targets 2020 for Deployment of Freight-Based Hyperloop

Imagine you could travel from Montreal to Toronto in 30 minutes after buying a ticket to ride inside an aluminum pod that travelled at high speed inside a low-pressure tube.

Supply Chain Resiliency in the Wake of Industry Disruption

Analyst Insight: Industry disruptions - whether caused by economic strife, weather events, or labor disputes - seem to be becoming more common, and they are prompting many executives to rethink the design of their global supply chains. For years many companies have invested in solid-state supply chains built for cost efficiency. The problem is that these are premised on very defined paths-to-market that lack resiliency and make them susceptible to disruption. - Glen Goldbach and Ryan Hawk, principals, PwC

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Report From Next Gen Customer Delivery 2017

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U.S. Bound Ocean Imports Fell in February Amid China Slowdown

China's exporting slowdown weighed heavily on U.S. seaborne trade last month, dragging down inbound volumes at major gateways from Southern California to Virginia.

UPS Ranked Most Valuable Logistics Brand in 2017

Once again, UPS has seized the top position by a long-shot, with a brand value of $22bn, according to Brand Finance, a U.K.-based valuation and strategy consultant that appraises the brand values of the world's leading logistics companies.

Somali Pirates Hijack First Commercial Ship Since 2012

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew on board, Somali authorities said last week, the first time a commercial ship has been seized in the region since 2012.

How Shippers Can Protect Themselves Against Another Carrier Bankruptcy

Should shippers and ocean carriers have seen the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd. coming?

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Hiring Pace Picks Up in Trucking Sector

Trucking fleets stepped up hiring at the fastest pace in five years in February, adding 10,600 jobs in a display of confidence as companies across U.S. industries ramped up payrolls.

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