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Vessel Imports Rise Another 5.6 Percent in May
International trade data indicates that U.S. import shipment volume for May, measured in TEUs, increased 5.6 percent from April and 3.5 percent from May 2011.
Construction on Four-Story 'Green' Warehouse Nears Completion in Singapore
SDV, a global leader in supply chain, is about to complete a "green" four-story, ramp-up warehouse that is in compliance with the highest environmental standards, the company says.
Logistics Services World Takes a Hit as Jade Cargo Shuts Down
After grounding its fleet of six Boeing 747-400ERFs on Dec. 31 due to depressed demand, Jade Cargo International has officially shut down. The liquidation of the Chinese carrier - of which Shenzhen Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo and German investment firm DEG hold a 51-percent, 25-percent and 24-percent stake, respectively - comes on the heels of numerous capacity cuts in the Asia-Pacific region.
U.S. Rail on Strong Track Even as Nation's Economy Slows
U.S. rail shippers don't appear to be heeding the warnings of a national economic slowdown. Intermodal volume in May on the major U.S. railroads hit the highest level in history for that month, according to the Association of American Railroads. Intermodal traffic last month was 3.5 percent higher than the same month a year ago. Although carload volume was down 2.8 percent year-over-year in the same period, the big losses were because of slumps in the major commodities of coal and grain.
Truckload Rates Flat - For Now - While Intermodal Is on the Rise
For those interested in transportation management, the news that truckload rates are trending flat for the time being may be good, although on a year-over-year basis, May's index registered 5.0 percent higher than for the same period last year. The continuing share shift toward intermodal is at least one reason rates are being held in check.
Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 4.8 Percent in June
In international trade news, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 4.8 percent in June compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year increases are expected to continue into the holiday season shipping cycle, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
For Smiths Medical, Service Quality Is an Ever-Moving Goal
The maker of sophisticated medical equipment had reached a "plateau" in its efforts to boost customer service and optimize costly inventory within its global operation. Then it found a way to climb higher.
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Mojix Issues Updated Version of Passive RFID Reader
Mojix Inc. has made generally available a new version of its STAR 300 System, offering real-time tracking capabilities for supply chains.
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UPS Takes to the Cloud
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