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LOGISTICS TODAY
NEWS and VIEWS
From the editors of
In This June 15, 2009 Issue:
Highway Trust Fund Almost Broke
Axeda Launches SmartLink Platform
Teamsters Examine YRC Pension Proposal
2008 Sourcing Needs Stayed Steady, 2009 Big Moves are on Hold
US Retail Import Volumes Still Low
DB Schenker Moves to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
LAST WEEK'S TOP 3 ARTICLES


Operations & Strategy
Highway Trust Fund Almost Broke
Blaming a decline in driving because of high fuel prices, resulting in lower revenues from federal gas taxes, the Obama administration says that the Fund will run out of money in August.
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Axeda Launches SmartLink Platform
Axeda says its SmartLink can track wired and wireless assets anywhere.
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Logistics Services
Teamsters Examine YRC Pension Proposal
Faced with financial difficulties, trucking company YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters are looking at pension payment deferrals.
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2008 Sourcing Needs Stayed Steady, 2009 Big Moves are on Hold
Looking at the past year, 69% of MFG Watch survey respondents said they had maintained or grown sourcing, and 82% indicated they expected to maintain or grow their businesses this year.
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Global Markets
US Retail Import Volumes Still Low
Imports of containerized freight remain below 1 million containers as retailers take a cautious approach to inventory.
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DB Schenker Moves to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
Under four programs the global logistics service provider aims to reduce its carbon output worldwide by 20% for the period between 2006 and 2020
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News in Review
LAST WEEK'S TOP 3 ARTICLES
These three articles were those most viewed in the most recent edition.

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