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Why Is Air Cargo World Taking So Long to Adopt Electronic Air Waybills Across the Industry
The global usage of electronic air waybills (e-AWBs) stood, at the end of February, at 26.9 percent, up 2 percent from January. And IATA is confident that the industry can reach its 2015 target of 45 percent by the end of this year.
Retail Imports Return to Normal After Surge to Clear Backlog
Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is returning to normal levels as officials prepare to count votes on ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement that ended months of uncertainty, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
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Trust but Verify to Ensure On-Time Performance from Suppliers
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FAA Needs to Stop Droning on About UAVs
So the Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon.com, Inc. permission to begin testing delivery drones in the U.S. But there are still a number of logistical hurdles to be overcome, before the technology becomes feasible for everyday commercial use.
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CEVA Logistics Expands Warehouse in Portland, Ore.
CEVA Logistics has expanded operations in Portland, Ore. with enhancements to an existing facility.
Retailers Lose $1.75Tr in Revenue Worldwide Due to Overstocks, Out-of-Stocks and Returns, Report Says
Retailers worldwide lose a staggering $1.75tr annually due to the cost of overstocks, out-of-stocks and needless returns, according to research released from retail analyst firm IHL Group, commissioned by OrderDynamics, a Big Data prescriptive analytics software company.
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Customizing the Cold Supply Chain
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Adapting Logistics to a Same-Day World
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Accenture Builds Enhanced Capabilities Into Its Air Cargo Suite Software
Accenture released a new version of its Air Cargo Suite software with advanced capabilities that can help carriers become more flexible, competitive and efficient through streamlined operations and data integration. The entire suite is now also available for delivery as a service, enabling carriers of all sizes to take advantage of a robust cargo management solution while retaining the agility and cost benefits of SaaS.
Domestic Containers Spur Intermodal Growth in Q1 2015; Overall Global Outlook Positive
Total intermodal shipments rose 2 percent over last year's Q1 volumes, according to the Intermodal Association of North America, despite port congestion issues that impacted international container traffic. Domestic intermodal loads grew 4.5 percent, buoyed by domestic containers, which rose 6.5 percent in a quarter-over-quarter comparison.
Airfreight Industry Sees Modest Year-Over-Year Growth in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global airfreight markets, showing a modest 1.6 percent rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in freight tonne kilometers.
As Dollar Gains, Imports Flood U.S and Widen Trade Gap
A roof-raising trade gap in March highlighted concerns that the rise of the dollar against other currencies was weakening the economy, chipping away at the ability of American manufacturers to compete abroad while encouraging more imports to fill retailers' shelves.
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