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Averitt Improves LTL Service Times From Midwest to Canada

Averitt Express has improved less-than-truckload (LTL) service times from the U.S. Midwest to the province of Ontario, Canada, including Toronto and other key cities.

Panjiva Introduces Application Programming Interface

Panjiva is now providing access to its trade data via an application programming interface (API).

Yusen Logistics Launches Double-Deck Container Transport Service

Yusen Logistics has launched an ocean-transport service that allows for the double stacking of product inside ocean containers, through the installation of specialized decks.

How E-commerce Is Impacting 3PL Operations

Randy Curran, CEO of OHL, talks about the impact of e-commerce on the 3PL industry today and in the future and discusses how the omnichannel customer is changing logistics operations.

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High-tech Firm Expands Distribution to Western U.S. with Weber Logistics

Challenge: A global marketer of PC peripherals, which are manufactured in Asia, was distributing products in the U.S. from a company-operated New Jersey DC. For the first time in its 40-year history, the company decided to outsource fulfillment to a 3PL and chose Weber Logistics to handle container transloading and distribution from a new West Coast facility.

Crafting Company Taps Weber to Manage Rapid Transition to New DC

Challenge: A fast-growing marketer of storage solutions for crafting accessories was faced with a dilemma. Its logistics partner decided to close a warehouse and the company was told it had to move out in 30 days. Weber Logistics was chosen to manage a rapid and seamless transition to a new distribution center.

Implementing Lean in LTL Operations

After spending a decade working with lean processes at Menlo Worldwide Logistics, Jeff Rivera is now leading the lean implementation at Con-way Freight, a major LTL company. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of Con-way's lean journey.

Purolator Launches Integrated Logistics Services Arm

Purolator International has launched Purolator Logistics, offering a broad range of services that include warehousing, fulfillment and returns processing for U.S.-based companies doing business with Canada.

High Jump Acquires Atlas Products International

HighJump Software Inc., a vendor of supply-chain management software, has acquired Atlas Products International.

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CEO of XPO Logistics Shares Thoughts on Growth Through Acquisitions

XPO Logistics has grown dramatically, both organically and through acquisitions, including most recently those of Pacer and NLM. CEO Brad Jacobs talks about the integration of these companies and XPO's overall growth strategies.

How Can Traditional Retailers Fight Amazon? With 'Virtual' Inventory

Amazon.com is attacking traditional retailers on all fronts. How can they fight back?

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The Countries That Will Shake Up Global Supply Chains in the Coming Year

When it comes to assessing supply-chain risk and opportunity in emerging markets, the landscape never stops changing.

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