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Ocean Container Rate Increases on East-West Trades 'Disguise' Industry's 'Fundamental Weakness'

The recent increase in container freight rates on major east-west trades is no more than a flimsy disguise for the "fundamental weakness" of the ocean shipping industry, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence provider Xeneta.

August's Class 8 Truck Orders Down 35 Percent Year Over Year

FTR data shows that preliminary Class 8 net orders for August stood at 14,000 units, slightly above expectations and a 36 percent improvement over July. However, the Class 8 order activity for August was the weakest for that month since 2010 and down 35 percent from August 2015. Class 8 orders for the last twelve months have totaled 206,000 units.

Acquisition of APC Logistics Expands C.H. Robinson's Clout in Asia Pacific

C.H. Robinson has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APC Logistics, a provider of freight forwarding and customs brokerage services in Australia and New Zealand. The two companies have had a long-standing exclusive agent relationship for business in Australia and New Zealand. The agreement is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.

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Inchcape Shipping Service Opens Office in Amsterdam

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Amsterdam, its second in the Netherlands.

Optel Vision Issues Update of Site Server Software

Optel Vision, a provider of inspection and serialization systems for the global pharmaceutical industry, has released version 2.0 of its Open SiteMaster site server software.

Offshore Maintenance Market Expected to Bounce Back from Oil Price Decline

Forecasts call for a steady recovery from the recent oil price downturn in the offshore maintenance market with spending expected to improve significantly between 2017 and 2021.

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Incremental Automotive Supplier Business to Burgeon Through 2021

Fuel efficiency, weight reduction, advanced safety technologies, human machine interface, lighting and consumer comfort features will drive $350bn in incremental automotive supplier business opportunities, by 2021 -- but not without initial challenges.

Hanjin Bankruptcy Proves Need to Have Risk Management Strategy in Place

The recent bankruptcy of Hanjin container line clearly illustrates some of the risks involved in the global supply chain today. As The Guardian reports, "the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion, with giant container ships marooned and merchants worrying whether hundreds of tons of goods being carried by the South Korean company will reach shelves."

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Neopost USA Unveils New Digital Color Printer

Neopost USA has introduced a new digital printer.

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Lufthansa Cargo Debuts Online Offering for Standard Shipments

Lufthansa Cargo has created an online offering for standard air cargo.

Logility Acquires Integration Systems Developer AdapChain

Logility Inc., a provider of supply-chain optimization and retail-planning applications, has acquired AdapChain.

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Where Are All the Holiday Season Imports?

This summer, dockworkers, truckers and railroads geared up for a surge of retail goods passing through U.S. ports that hasn't occurred. Imports are flat at major seaports on both coasts heading into peak shipping season, the stretch in late summer and early fall when retailers usually load up on imported toys, clothing and other merchandise to sell to holiday shoppers. If the trend holds, it will be the second year in a row without a traditional peak.

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