We have all experienced calling a customer service or reservations department and find we are talking to someone in India or the Far East. But this has usually been when…
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New trends in sourcing and shipping will be a given in the coming years, spokesmen for the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said recently. Changing economic imperatives and the widening of the Panama Canal will play significant roles in scenario.
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In a report reflecting a deepening global recession, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced results for November showing a 13.5 percent drop in international cargo. International capacity, meanwhile, dropped by 1.0 percent.
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As shippers huddle in a post-holiday “damage control” mode, many of them are hoping the new White House administration will provide some relief. The National Retail Federation (NRF), for example, has asked President-elect Barack Obama to incorporate a series of national sales tax holidays into upcoming economic stimulus legislation.
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As soon as small businesses recover from a mixed holiday season they will return to find that shipping items using FedEx will be more expensive as of January 5th. FedEx…
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ProMat 2009, slated for January 12-15, will showcase more than 750 exhibits and include a comprehensive educational conference. The event, held at McCormick Place in Chicago, will offer an array of products to help improve productivity at your company.
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In a move to enhance its hemispheric range, APL will route its leading Central America service through the Port of Miami.
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Chrysler LLC just announced it is closing its 30 manufacturing plants for a month in response to poor auto sales.
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Officials at the Port of Long Beach took little time to respond to the recent decision by the Federal Maritime Commission’s to delay its “Clean Trucks Program by another 45 days.
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