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October Sees Freight Dip Along with the Economy
October was a depressed month for freight and the economy in general. The number of shipments and freight expenditures both declined from September, by 3.5 and 2.6 percent, respectively. This marks only the second time this year that both indexes declined in the same month. (Shipment volume in April dropped 3.5 percent, but expenditures fell only 1.6 percent.) The 16-day federal government shutdown is partly to blame for the declines, but prior to the shutdown the economy was already exhibiting signs of a cool down.
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CargoWise Integrates With Canadian Customs; Partners With CLN
CargoWise has created a software module to help customers meet the documentation needs of Canadian Customs.
FedEx, Cardinal Health Team Up to Provide 3PL Services for Healthcare
FedEx Corp. has joined with Cardinal Health to provide third-party logistics (3PL) services for the healthcare industry.
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Institute for Supply Chain, Logistics Careers Opens in South Africa
The Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM) has opened in Johannesburg with the aim to partner with industry and to improve the general caliber of those pursuing careers in logistics and supply chain and related disciplines.
B2B Companies Say It's Easier to Build Loyalty with Online-only Than Offline-only Customers
In the United States, B2B e-commerce revenue has now more than doubled that of B2C - with $559bn annually in sales - and B2B players that fail to embrace online and mobile as leading channels risk losing market share in the short and medium term, and sustainable competitive advantage in the long-term.
A Structured Approach to Assessing, Selecting Enterprise Software
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Armstrong & Associates Issues New Edition of 3PL Guide
Armstrong and Associates Inc. has released the 21st edition of Who's Who in Logistics, its guide to third-party logistics providers.
New Amazon Fulfillment Center to Provide Thousand Jobs in Wisconsin City
Amazon has announced plans to open a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kenosha, Wis., that is expected to create more than 1,000 full-time jobs at the fulfillment center when it opens.
Growing Chemical Production Spurs Building Specialized Ocean Tankers
After four years in the doldrums, the specialized chemical tankers that ply the seas between the United States and Asia are set to generate bumper profits for the handful of companies that own and operate them.
Apparel Company Focuses on Fair Trade in Supply Chain
When you think about fair trade, coffee and chocolate probably come to mind. One day, many consumers will add apparel to that list.
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