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UPS to Begin Series of Rate Increases Sept. 19, 2016

Effective Dec. 26, 2016, the UPS U.S. ground service daily rate will increase by an average net 4.9 percent. Daily rates for UPS U.S. air and international services will increase an average net 4.9 percent. UPS airfreight rates within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, will increase an average net 4.9 percent, also effective Dec. 26, 2016. Further, UPS Freight announced an average net 4.9 percent general rate increase effective Sept. 19, 2016.

After Brexit: How European Supply Chains Will Be Transformed

It's been more than two months since the United Kingdom voted to withdraw from the European Union, but the shock waves aren't close to subsiding - especially with regard to the impact on global supply chains.

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Freightos Enhances Air Cargo Rate Database with WebCargoNet Acquisition

Freightos, looking for an edge in the crowded field of tech-driven shipping start-ups, is buying a database of air cargo rates to fill a gap in its new online marketplace.

FAA Begins Testing Applicants to Pilot Drones

KC Sealock had not taken a standardized test since college. But here he was at 39 years old, long black beard flecked with grey, sitting in front of a computer at Jacksonville, Florida's Herlong Air Field, with a proctor peering on from behind a glass door. He spent two hours clicking at multiple choice questions about latitudes and longitudes, Class C airspace regulations, wing load factors, and more - 60 in all.

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Complying With China's Mandate to Spray Ships for Zika Mosquitoes Stings U.S. Exporters

China's recent move to add the U.S. to a list of Zika-infected countries is worrying U.S. exporters, who fear they will be required to fumigate all containers destined for Chinese ports. The cost to fumigate a container ranges from between $100 and $200.

Hanjin Collapse Sends Shock Waves Globally - and Spot Rates Soaring

Spot container freight rates on the major routes from Asia soared by up to 42 percent following the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, data from the World Container Index reveals.

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Hanjin Shipping Sails Toward Biggest Ocean Line Bankruptcy Ever

Hanjin Shipping has elected to file for court receivership, the first step towards what will be the largest container line bankruptcy in history - six times larger than the collapse of United States Lines three decades ago, the previous record holder.

Increased Throughput and Accuracy in High-End Jewelry Distribution Center

Challenge: ScottTech worked with a high-end jewelry manufacturer that was looking to increase throughput and accuracy in their main distribution center. They were seeking automation tools and processes that satisfied stringent quality and efficiency metrics.

Cargo Chief Launches Tracks TMS App for Small, Mid-sized Carriers

Cargo Chief, a third-party logistics provider, has launched Tracks TMS, its web-based transportation-management system.

FourKites' Tracking Platform Now Available With Oracle Transportation Management

The real-time load-tracking platform of FourKites, a vendor of logistics visibility software for shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, is now available with Oracle Transportation Management Cloud (OTM) and Oracle Transportation Management version 6.3.0 or higher.

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Roadrunner Inks Agreement With Sameday Worldwide in Canada

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has entered into a new service agreement with Sameday Worldwide of Mississauga, Ontario.

inVia Robotics Unveils 'Goods-to-Box' System for E-Commerce Fulfillment

InViaRobotics has released a "goods-to-box" robotics system, to aid in the fulfillment and material-handling operations of e-commerce providers and warehouses.

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