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Aye, Aye, Captain Robot

Last week, the Rolls-Royce led Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project presented its first findings at a conference in Helsinki, expressing high hopes for vessel automation in commercial service -- and predicting that it will arrive soon.

Transportation, Logistics Industries 'Weak' in Demanding Accountability Among Employees

Accountability - the ability of people to understand what is expected of them, exercise authority, and take responsibility for delivering results - is an important dimension of organizational health. Of course, some companies are better at fostering it than others.

Companies Turn to 3D Printing to Remain Competitive

A decade ago, consumers accepted waiting a week for their product but now with the infusion of companies such as Amazon and Alibaba, consumers are making their purchase decisions based on how quickly they will receive the product. In order to stay competitive in the marketplace, companies are turning to 3D printing to create their products quicker.

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Market for Genetically Modified Crops May Have Peaked

The world's farmers have increased their use of genetically modified crops steadily and sharply since the technology became broadly commercialized in 1996. Not anymore.

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Unlocking Productivity in R&D in Pharmaceutical Industry

During the long downturn in R&D productivity, a handful of biopharmaceutical companies have consistently bucked the trend. How did they manage it? After all, they have experienced the same industry pressures as their peers - pressures such as lengthier R&D cycle times, higher costs of failure, and sharper regulatory scrutiny.

Companies Quite Willing to Invest in Robotics, Automation Technology, Survey Finds

As companies are increasing their spending on supply chain technology, a growing number are looking to robotics and automation.

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Software Can Help Soothe Free Trade Headaches

Free Trade Agreements, such as the ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership recently signed in Auckland, N.Z., represent an attractive opportunity for U.S. importers. The same is true for the corresponding Foreign Trade Zones that have greatly proliferated in the last forty years - rising from eight in the U.S. in 1970 to more than 500 today.

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MRO Market for Military Helicopters to Fly Past $11.5Bn by 2020

The global military helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market is expected to exceed $11.5bn by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 3 percent, according to market research from Technavio.

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Inchcape Shipping Services Expands in Mexico

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Veracruz, Mexico.

CMA CGM Expands in West Africa; Upgrades Ethiopian Services

CMA CGM is augmenting its container services linking the West African coast with Europe, Asia, the Middle East and India.

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Three Ways to Reduce Workplace Accidents, Illnesses

The transportation and warehousing industry suffered more than 95,000 industrial accidents and illnesses in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. That works out to 225 per 10,000 workers - one of the highest rates of any industry. Most estimates put the annual cost of workplace injuries at more than $50bn, so it makes sense from a business as well as a moral point of view to make safety a priority. The following are some proven ways to increase safety.

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Import Growth Seen at U.S. West Coast Ports Outstrips That of East Coast Seaports

U.S. import volumes, measured in TEUs, have rebounded at West Coast ports so far this year. Imports through the port of Los Angeles increased 36 percent January through February of 2016 and 30 percent through the port of Long Beach, compared with the same time period in 2015, according to findings from Datamyne, which provides web-based international market intelligence.

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

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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