Archive for May, 2007



ProLogis Leases 200,000 Square Feet to French 3PL Service Provider

Thursday 31 May 2007 @ 11:05 am

ProLogis, the world?s largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities announced today it has pre-leased about 200,000 square feet in a distribution warehouse to be built in the second half of 2007 in Avignon, France to FM Logistic, a leading European provider of third-party logistics services.

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The problem with RFID?and how to solve it

Thursday 31 May 2007 @ 11:05 am

Many people think RFID is magic?that it just works. Veterans of RFID trials know better. However, those same veterans will also tell you what does make RFID work: a good business case.

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IATA says international air freight traffic up 2.6 percent through April

Thursday 31 May 2007 @ 10:05 am

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported yesterday that international freight traffic rose only 2.6 percent over the first four months of the year compared to 2006.

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Toyota auto distribution expands at Port of Portland

Thursday 31 May 2007 @ 9:05 am

The Port of Portland, one of the West Coast?s busiest automobile ports, announced the groundbreaking of Toyota?s $6.5 million, 30,000-square-foot distribution center expansion at its Terminal 4 facility. 

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Freight gets a vision as leaders ?rally? for future needs

Thursday 31 May 2007 @ 8:05 am

Business has entered the 21st Century. Unfortunately, an aging and patched-up U.S. freight transportation system has not. That was the gist of the recent three-day ?Transportation Vision and Strategy Summit? that attracted 150 industry leaders from all modes.

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Dollar sales increase 4%, units post 1.7% gain.(IRI FROZEN PRODUCT TRACK) (Article)

Wednesday 30 May 2007 @ 11:05 am

This 2,341 word article is taken from the 01 April 2007 edition of Frozen Food Age Abstract: Frozen food sales increased 4 1% to $6 7 billion for the 12-week period ending Feb 27, 2007, according to Information Resources Inc (IRI), Chicago Article Information: Published in: Frozen Food Age Issue…

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NGA stops Wal-Mart’s EDLP trademark application.(NEWS & TRENDS) (Article)

Wednesday 30 May 2007 @ 11:05 am

This 393 word article is taken from the 01 April 2007 edition of Frozen Food Age Abstract: National Grocers Association (N G A ) has succeeded in an effort to prevent Wal-Mart Stores Inc , Bentonville, Ark , from trademarking the "EDLP& Article Information: Published in: Frozen Food Age Issue…

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Weekly Diesel Prices, 5/30/07

Wednesday 30 May 2007 @ 11:05 am

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Back to stay: after being labeled “off limits” during the low carb diet craze, frozen pasta is back in a big way with new varieties and flavor profiles for consumers who want a quick, hearty meal.(FROZEN PASTA) (Article)

Wednesday 30 May 2007 @ 10:05 am

This 1,936 word article is taken from the 01 April 2007 edition of Frozen Food Age Abstract: Pasta has long been the center of a hearty meal, with generations of recipes to fill books and cooking shows Sales of the traditional fare suffered d Article Information: Published in: Frozen Food Age Issue…

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R Super Foods honors two Pennsylvania gridiron greats.(NEW PRODUCTS) (Article)

Wednesday 30 May 2007 @ 10:05 am

This 459 word article is taken from the 01 April 2007 edition of Frozen Food Age Abstract: R Super Foods, Pittsburgh, the company created by former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, is honoring two sports figures in a Wheaties- Article Information: Published in: Frozen Food Age Issue…

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