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October 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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Champ Cargosystems Forms Forwarding Subsidiary

October 21, 2014

Champ Cargosystems

Champ Cargosystems has formed a new subsidiary, Champ Forwarding Systems DA.

Kool Pak LLC Offers Expanded Services in Northern California

October 20, 2014

Kool Pak LLC

Kook Pak LLC is expanding its chilled and frozen storage services on the U.S. West Coast, through an agreement with Sierra Pacific in Patterson, Calif.

Crowley Joins With Seaboard Marine in New Vessel-Sharing Pact

October 20, 2014

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The liner services group of Crowley Maritime Corp. and Seaboard Marine Ltd. have entered into a new vessel-sharing agreement.

Amazon Plans to Bring on 80,000 Holiday Season Workers; Some May Be Hired Full Time Afterward

October 17, 2014

MultiChannel Merchant

Amazon announced it plans to hire 80,000 seasonal employees at its 50 fulfillment centers and 15 sortation centers in the U.S. to handle peak demand.

Walmart Scales Back Supercenters, Focuses on Smaller Stores, Omnichannel Strategy

October 17, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Walmart management is trying to turn a very big ship. As supercenters underperform, the focus has shifted to small stores and omnichannel initiatives, moves confirmed by Walmart CEO Doug McMillon during a meeting with analysts.

Ending Ban on Export of U.S. Crude Oil Would Benefit Manufacturing, Study Claims

October 17, 2014

Maritime Executive

The manufacturing sector, already a leading component of the U.S. economy, would benefit significantly if the crude oil ban were lifted, according to a new study.

Retail Imports Predicted to Set Record in Final Surge Before Holidays

October 16, 2014

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to see a final surge and set a new monthly record in October as the holiday season approaches, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Rates May Be Tumbling, But Ocean Carriers Are Still in the Black, Report Says

October 16, 2014

Maritime Executive

Carriers can still make money despite falling freight rates, according to Drewry's latest Container Annual Review & Forecast 2014/15. Surprisingly, some medium-sized lines retain unit cost advantages.

Only 5 Percent of Retail Industry Has Fully Executed an Omnichannel Strategy, Survey Finds

October 16, 2014

SPS Commerce

Very few companies - a mere five percent - believe they are "advanced" when it comes to omnichannel capabilities, and between 35 percent and 40 percent believe they're lagging, according to the third annual Retail Insight report from SPS Commerce.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.