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June 15, 2009


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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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http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/highway-trust-fund-almost-broke-0615/



--Axeda Launches SmartLink Platform
Axeda says its SmartLink can track wired and wireless assets anywhere.
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http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/axeda-launches-smartlink-platform-0615/



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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.
To view the full article go to:
http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/teamsters-examine-yrc-pension-proposal-0615/



--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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http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/2008-sourcing-needs-stayed-steady-big-moves-on-hold-0615/




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.
To view the full article go to:
http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/us-retail-import-volumes-still-low-0615/



--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
To view the full article go to:
http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/db-schenker-moves-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-0615/




NEWS IN REVIEW

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

    *Penske Logistics Expands SmartWay Commitment
(http://outsourced-logistics.com/operations_strategy/news/penske-logistics-expands-smartway-commitment-0603/)

Penske Logistics' commitment to the Environmental Protection Agency
SmartWay program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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

    *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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