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U.S. Trade with NAFTA Partners Hit a High in March, Washington Reports
U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico using surface transportation in March set a new monthly high mark, up 6.2 percent over March a year ago, and pushing the sum value over $85.8bn, the according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Commercial Vehicle Net Orders Soft Again in May
North America medium and heavy duty GVW Classes 5 and 6-7 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for May were down from April as reported by ACT Research Co. Class 8 numbers, while still soft, were up from actual numbers in April.
IFS Debuts Version 8 of ERP Suite for Manufacturing Industries
IFS, a vendor of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems based on service-oriented architecture (SOA) technology, has developed IFS Applications 8, the latest version of its offering for manufacturing industries.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo Begins Flights to Vancouver, B.C.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is now serving Vancouver, B.C., with flights from London's Heathrow International Airport every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
High-Tech, Electronics Industries Begin to Find that Reverse Logistics Programs Can Save Money
In the high-tech and electronics industry, cutting costs is often difficult and nearly impossible to do without impacting product quality, time to market, or customer service. Unwilling to compromise on such critical business factors, many electronics companies are turning to less conventional means to drive cost savings and as a result, are often finding ways to not only reduce costs but also improve operations and overall business practices. Reverse logistics is one such area.
Report Explores Value of Integration in Logistics Outsourcing
Why are many companies choosing to outsource a variety of logistics functions to a single provider? They recognize the positive impact that integration can have on their company's supply chain, according to a new study just released by Saddle Creek Logistics Services.
3PL Cost Control Strategies
Knowing how to effectively manage fuel costs is an important skill for 3PL providers, particularly in the current environment of volatile and spiking oil prices, says Skip Wendel, global vice president for consumer and retail at UTi Worldwide.
Crowley Maritime Expands D.C. in Puerto Rico; Adds Service to St. Kitts, Nevis
The Caribbean logistics unit of Crowley Maritime Corp. has nearly doubled the size of its distribution center in Puerto Rico, with acquisition of a second warehouse next to its existing 70,000 square-foot facility distribution center in Guaynabo.
Camstar Issues Cloud-Based Tool to Aid in New-Product Introductions
Camstar Systems Inc. has released the NPI (New Product Introduction) Accelerator for manufacturers. The tool is intended to help users design, test and speed up the NPI process.
Mobile Applications in Transportation
According to the Pew Research Center, one-third of U.S. adults own a smartphone. With smartphones dominating the consumer market, it is more possible now than ever to conduct business while on the move. What does this mean for the transportation industry? It means drivers can have the increased ability to communicate transit information to agents and carriers, while agents can have a snapshot of every load they've brokered in their pocket. In essence, mobile applications provide the opportunity to take a streamlined approach to operational efficiency in the transportation industry.
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Online Retail Will Be Main Driver in Developing Distribution Space in Europe, Report Finds
The major expansion of internet retailing is expected to be the biggest driver of activity in the European logistics market - and the need for distribution space - in the coming three years, according to a survey conducted by global real estate advisor CBRE.
Swiss WorldCargo Debuts Weekly Service Between Zurich, Tampa
Swiss WorldCargo has introduced a weekly non-stop flight between Zurich and Tampa International Airport in Florida.
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