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TPP: A New Era of Trade, or the Monster Spawn of Nafta?

Can we predict the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by examining the track record of the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta)? Well, maybe.

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Google Patent Envisions Driverless Vehicle Bringing Packages to Your Door

In a patent filed Feb. 9, Google forecasts potential interest in using autonomous, self-driving vehicles to deliver packages, a concept Amazon and Google have both been exploring with the use of drones.

Hapag-Lloyd Adds 3,000 Reefer Containers to Fleet

Hapag-Lloyd AG has added 3,000 refrigerated containers to its fleet.

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Dacotrans Sweden Merges With GH Transport, Key Logistics

Dacotrans Sweden AB, the Swedish member of the FPS Group of independent freight forwarders and non-vessel operating common carriers, has merged with GH Transport AB and Key Logistics AB.

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Rockfarm Acquires Global Distribution & Logistics

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions has acquired a majority interest in Global Distribution & Logistics LLC.

IATA Partners With Harris Corp. on Information-Exchange Tool

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Harris Corp. have jointly developed a new collaboration tool.

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Russia’s largest exhibition of transport and logistics services and technologies: 19-22 April | Moscow

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Receives Pharmaceutical Logistics Excellence Certificate

The International Air Transport Association has awarded its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators certificate for pharmaceutical operations in Paris and Amsterdam to Air France KLM Martinair Cargo.

Distributors Need Menu of Value-Added Services to Be Competitive

Facing numerous challenges in today's market, industrial distributors can improve sales and form long-standing relationships by offering more value-added services in exchange for a fee.

Shipping Rates for Chemicals Expected to Face Pressure This Year

On the back of low bunker prices and more newbuildings to be delivered in 2016, chemical shipping freight rates for both contracts of affreightment and spot cargoes will be under pressure throughout 2016, as there are some new operators looking to break into the long-haul trade routes, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

U.S. Expected to See Retail Imports Grow 4.5 Percent in First Half of 2016

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to decline year-over-year for the next few months, but the first half of the year should still amount to a 4.5-percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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Kroger Plans to Expand Its Online Grocery Option

Kroger is set to offer a click-and-collection option at 10 Michigan stores by the end of 2016. ClickList, the brand's e-grocery service with curbside pickup, launched at one store in December and expanded to a second store this week.

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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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