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June 8, 2009


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LOGISTICS SERVICES

--Truckload Volumes Improving
Morgan Stanley's Proprietary Truckload Index shows volumes slightly
ahead of seasonal norms.
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http://outsourced-logistics.com/logistics_services/news/truckload-volumes-improving-0603/



--UPS Freight Speeds Its National Network
UPS' most recent enhancements are transit times that are faster and with
more direct routing within, to and from Kansas to 70 cities from coast
to coast.
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http://outsourced-logistics.com/logistics_services/news/ups-freight-speeds-national-network-0603/



--Rail Antitrust Enforcement Supported
National Industrial Transportation League supports Senate Bill 146 to
remove antitrust exemptions from US railroads.
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http://outsourced-logistics.com/logistics_services/news/rail-antitrust-enforcement-supported-0603/




GLOBAL MARKETS

--Mitsui and Japan Air Ally for Logistics
Japan Airlines will offer air cargo transport, Mitsui sea freight
transport.
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http://outsourced-logistics.com/global_markets/news/mitsui-japan-air-ally-logistics-0603/



--CEVA Logistics Reorganizes South American Operations
The company will now operate with two large and independent business
units -- Brazil and what it terms the South America Multi Country Area.
To view the full article go to:
http://outsourced-logistics.com/global_markets/news/ceva-logistics-reorg-south-america-0603/




OPERATIONS & STRATEGY

--Penske Logistics Expands SmartWay Commitment
Penske Logistics' commitment to the Environmental Protection Agency
SmartWay program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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http://outsourced-logistics.com/operations_strategy/news/penske-logistics-expands-smartway-commitment-0603/



--Florida Railroad Receives Environmental Award
Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) was among 49 companies recognized for
100% compliance by Florida utility.
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http://outsourced-logistics.com/operations_strategy/news/florida-railroad-enviro-award-0603/




NEWS IN REVIEW

--LAST WEEK'S TOP 3 ARTICLES
These three articles were those most viewed in the most recent edition.

    *FedEx Workers Could Be Easier Targets For Union
(http://outsourced-logistics.com/operations_strategy/news/fedex-workers-targets-for-union-0527/)

Teamsters applauded House passage of a bill that could shift FedEx
workers to the National Labor Relations Act.

    *28,000 Pizzas To Go, Please
(http://outsourced-logistics.com/global_markets/news/dhl-deliver-pizza-to-troops-0527/)
Possibly its largest take out order, pizza maker, Uno Chicago Grill and
DHL will deliver 28,000 deep-dish pizzas to US troops July 4th.

    *DSC Logistics Is Kimberly-Clark DC of the Year
DSC Logistics' McDonough, GA Logistics Center was selected as
Kimberly-Clark's distribution center of the year.











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