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Deutsche Bahn and China Team Up on Rail Freight Projects 

Deutsche Bahn and the Chinese Ministry of Railways plan to cooperate more closely in rail freight transport and in expanding the Chinese rail infrastructure...

Retail Container Traffic Improved 17% in 2010 

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 9% in December over the same month last year, and 2010 should end with a 17% increase over last year...

Offshoring Trend Could Extend the Jobless Recovery 

The offshoring of corporate finance and IT jobs to India and other overseas locations means U.S. and European companies can expect to see more job losses in those areas for the foreseeable future...

DHL Adds Overnight Europe-to-U.S. Express Service Offerings 

DHL has established two new strategic air routes from Paris and Frankfurt to the U.S., enabling importers and shippers from Germany and France to send next-day delivery shipments to the U.S., Canada and Mexico...

Containerized Imports Dropped Nearly 1% in November 

Total container trade fell short for the third straight month...

Week 47: Auto Imports Lead Strong Activity at U.S. Ports 

In week 47, 2010, total traffic for all imports entering U.S. ports was up 16% compared to the same week in 2009...

The Top 10 South American Warehouse Networks 

Chicago Consulting announces its list of the 10 warehouse networks closest to their South American consumer markets...

Emirates SkyCargo Teams with DHL to Promote E-Freight 

An industry-wide move to paperless processes could save international airfreight companies nearly $5 billion...

International Air Freight Nears a Turning Point 

Although freight volumes were up in October, overall freight volumes have declined by 5% since May...

Supply Chain Guidelines Could Save Billions for Ocean-going Shippers 

The AIAG has published a new set of guidelines to identify waste, errors and miscommunication across intercontinental, ocean-going supply chains...

High-Tech Container Solution Developed to Foil Terrorists 

System would safely detect ionization of air surrounding containers holding radioactive material...

CBC Launches Trade Finance Division 

Capital Business Credit has CBC Trade Finance to provide trade finance solutions for U.S.-based importers and Asia-based exporters...

Exports Are the Key to Economy's Recovery 

UPS's Scott Davis believes that global trade offers the quickest and surest way to jump start the economy and create new jobs...

Week 43: Steel Imports Are Up, While Wood & Pulp Are Down 

Week 43: Steel Imports Are Up, While Wood & Pulp Are Down...

Horizon Lines Launches Inland Express Network 

Ocean carrier is offering intermodal connections to key U.S. cities...

Containerized Imports Fall Nearly 3% in October 

Total container trade fell in October on fewer shipments from Asia...

Air Cargo Groups Team Up to Address Regulatory Authorities 

Four air cargo trade organizations are forming an industry advisory group to present a single voice to worldwide regulatory authorities...

EC Fines 11 Air Cargo Carriers $1 Billion 

The European Commission (EC) has fined 11 air cargo carriers a total of $1.09 billion (799 million Euros) for operating a worldwide cartel which affected cargo services within Europe...

FedEx Trade Networks Expands European Operations 

FedEx Freight Forwarding has added five new offices in Budapest, Prague, Madrid, Milan and Antwerp...

Retail Container Traffic Will Rise 9% in November 

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is continuing to wind down as the year comes to an end but is nonetheless expected to be up 9% in November over the same month last year...

IATA Recommends Tightened Air Cargo Security Measures 

IATA is leading a global effort to build an airport checkpoint of the future, which will tighten security and ease passenger hassle...

FedEx Express Expands Ground Network in India 

FedEx Express has acquired the logistics, distribution and express businesses of AFL Pvt. Ltd. and its affiliate, Unifreight India Pvt. Ltd. This acquisition will expand FedEx’s domestic ground network and added capabilities in India...

Week 41: Electronics Imports Up for the Week, While Minerals Decline 

In week 41, 2010, total traffic for all imports entering U.S. ports was 17% compared to the same week in 2009...

Beyond China: How to Navigate the New World 

There is no “next China” so supply chain professionals need to adjust to a tougher global marketplace...

DHL Expands its International Services 

DHL Express has launched a new selection of Time Definite import and export express services that will reach all major and mid-sized European cities...

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