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Inbound Logistics’ 2012 Ocean Carrier Guide
The global ocean freight industry is swelling with capacity as New Panamax ships come online. But after enduring one of its worst years in 2009, container volumes continue to dip as the tides of economic recession sweep across Europe and parts of Asia. Steamship lines have been working cooperatively within alliances, and on their own, […]
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Trucking Communications: Goin’ Mobile
Mobile communications technology signals new productivity gains for truckers.
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Regulation & Legislation: Truckers Get the Message
Shippers and carriers express concern over new regulations and highway funding initiatives.
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Perspectives 2012: Exclusive Trucking Industry Research
Inbound Logistics’ annual trucking industry research report provides in-depth analysis of the trends and challenges facing the trucking sector.
Read MoreThe Gulf Coast’s Rising Tide
Spurred by its advantageous location, international trade prowess, and transportation assets, the Gulf Coast emerges as a new distribution and logistics powerhouse.
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You Are Everywhere: Mapping the New Retail Supply Chain
Gone are the days of single-channel apparel retailing—and supply chains servicing that model. Today, apparel retailers must optimize their supply chains to deliver products from any point where consumers want to buy them.
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Restaurant Logistics: Serving up the Perfect Meal
To satisfy consumers’ hunger for quality food at low prices, the restaurant industry adds enhanced supply chain management processes to the menu.
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Navigating Pharma Logistics
Temperature control, security, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance obstacles can stop pharmaceutical manufacturers at every turn. Strategic supply chain management helps provide a way out.
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Failure is Not an Option: Questions and Answers with Brian Hancock
As the world’s largest distributor of products to the world’s largest restaurant company, Martin-Brower is under extreme pressure to deliver to McDonald’s accurately, on time, every time. Inbound Logistics met with Brian Hancock, president, North America, for Martin-Brower, to discuss the unique supply chain supporting the Golden Arches.
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Southeast Ports: What’s on the Horizon?
Looking out to 2015, anticipation is swirling about the Panama Canal’s expansion and impact on U.S. trade. Among southeastern ports and shippers, that wave of anticipation has already made landfall.
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