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List of Most Reliable Container Shipping Companies Places Maersk, Hamburg Süd at Top

Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd are ranked as the two most reliable container shipping carriers, according to performance rankings in the new online version of the Carrier Performance Insight (http://cpi.drewry.co.uk) published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

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Customers Unforgiving When Deliveries Late, Incorrect, Especially During Holidays, Study Says

Late or inaccurate deliveries greatly impact consumers' future decisions to shop with a retailer online, by phone or in the store, according to a Voxware study of 500 consumers.

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Descartes Acquires Airclic Inc.

Descartes Systems Group Inc. has acquired Airclic Inc., a U.S.-based provider of mobile technology to streamline and automate the delivery of goods.

A 25-Year Retrospective on 3PL Research

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Suppliers, Distributors Ready for Another Harsh Winter

For states in the northern half of the country, particularly the Midwest and Northeast, tough winters are expected. Prolonged freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls rarely catch anyone off guard in those regions.

Truck Market 'Extremely Strong' as Class 8 Sales Remain Robust for Second Consecutive Month

FTR has released preliminary data showing November 2014 North American Class 8 truck net orders at 40,560 units indicating an extremely strong truck market. This is the second consecutive month above the 40,000 level. November order activity, similar to the previous month, was concentrated at a few OEMs with the remainder falling short of October order input. Class 8 orders have totaled an impressive 363,000 in the last 12-month period.

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All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa Cargo Commence Airfreight Joint Venture

All Nippon Airways and Lufthansa Cargo AG have begun an air cargo joint venture on Japan-Europe routes that they applied for in September. The first shipment was sent by forwarder Schenker-Seino Co. Ltd. It was booked via Lufthansa Cargo and was transported by ANA on flight number NH 277 from Tokyo to London.

Fleet Management in Latin America Finally Moves Beyond Security Concerns

Compared to other regions, telematics in Latin America has historically been more focused on risk management. However, some markets like Brazil are beginning to mature while other new markets like Chile, Colombia, Peru and others are not as focused on security, proving that fleet management in Latin America is finally moving to other applications.

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West Coast Port Congestion: A Lesson in Risk Management

Argue all you want about the reasons behind gridlock at U.S. West Coast ports, but one conclusion is inescapable: it proves the need for effective supply-chain risk management.

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Canadian Retailer Testing Use of 60-Foot Container

Canadian Tire is pushing the envelope and has developed a 60-foot container that has received government approval and will soon by deployed on multiple lanes.

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The Role of the Cloud in Transportation Apps

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Yusen Logistics Adds Warehouse in Vietnam

Yusen Logistics (Vietnam) Co. Ltd. is continuing its expansion in Vietnam with the addition of a new warehouse in Hai Phong City in the northern part of the country.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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