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ALK Adds Map Overlays to Improve Route Planning

ALK Technologies has enhanced its ALK Maps software with new overlays that allow for improved route planning.

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Reduce Port Congestion By Expanding Container 'Free-Flow' Systems

Stakeholders at U.S. ports are spending $9bn a year to accommodate the next generation of super-sized container ships. But simply expanding physical infrastructure will not be enough to mitigate port congestion. With fewer vessels moving more containers per call, U.S. ports need to fundamentally change the way containers are moved in and out of terminals.

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As Rule on Ocean Container Weight Approaches, Many Unprepared to Comply

Retailers, manufacturers and farmers worldwide are protesting a new marine shipping safety rule they say will raise transport costs and cause delays at ports worldwide.

Not So FAST: What the New Transportation Funding Bill Lacks

The reviews are in, and they're nearly all raves. Just about everyone seems happy about the enactment of a long-term, long-awaited transportation bill.

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Eyefreight SaaS TMS Improves Freight Management Efficiency

Challenge: One of the world's largest steel manufacturers seeks to improve the efficiency of its logistics function. The manufacturer faces two key challenges: 1.) An overall lack of efficiency of all outbound freight flows to worldwide destinations. 2.) A manual, resource-heavy process for managing all shipments, associated costs and billing activity from end to end.

Tips on Avoiding Breakage When Shipping Products

Breaking up may be hard to do. But breaking products during transit is all too easy.

Ryder Unveils Fuel Receipt Mobile App for Apple, Android

Ryder System Inc. has launched the Ryder Fuel Receipt mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

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The 'Last Mile' Still Involves Right Mix of Speed, Variety, Convenience

Nearly two decades ago, just as e-commerce was taking off, a group of players emerged to claim their share of the home-delivery market. Remember Webvan, Urbanfetch, Kozmo, and HomeGrocer?

WWL Boosts Frequency, Capacity in Trans-Atlantic Service

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a provider of roll-on/roll-off shipping and related logistics services, is increasing frequency and capacity in its service from Europe to the U.S. West Coast.

Descartes Acquires Oz Development Inc.

Descartes Systems Group has acquired Oz Development Inc., a U.S.-based provider of application integration services.

CaroTrans Adds Taiwan-to-New York LCL Service

CaroTrans International, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has begun a direct, less-than-containerload (LCL) import service between Taiwan and New York.

IAG Cargo Launches Cargo Connector Service in U.S.

IAG Cargo has launched a Cargo Connector delivery service in the U.S.

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