LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property September 8, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/197 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The field proven 3G powerhouse. Empower your mobile workers with the rugged, flexible 3G MC75 and make potentially tough situations easier. Go to http://promo.symbol.com/27140 for your FREE 2G/3G White Paper today to learn more. ---------------------------------------- OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --Infrastructure A Top North American Challenge Naming Virginia the Infrastructure State of the Year and highlighting issues and challenges to funding and improving North American infrastructure, CG/LA Infrastructure LLC offered a preview for the North American Strategic Infrastructure Leadership Forum. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/infrastructure-north-american-challenge-0908/ --TMW System Upgrade Improves Load Planning The latest release of IDSC MatchAdvice load-matching system adds shift-specific driver scheduling to reduce cost. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/tmw-system-upgrade-load-planning-0908/ GLOBAL MARKETS --Maersk Results Reflect Difficult Shipping Market A 25% drop in revenues in the first half of 2009, compared with first-half 2008, translated into a 48% decline in profits for A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/maersk-difficult-shipping-market-0908/ --TNT Tops Sustainability Index For the third consecutive year, TNT NV earned a top spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/tnt-sustainability-index-0908/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Receive Logistics News the Easy Way. You need logistics and supply chain news, analysis and educational content that helps you do your job better. Even more importantly, this information needs to be concise and enjoyable. Logistics Today is the answer. Get the most important logistics coverage delivered to you twice a month -- in a convenient digital magazine format. Go to https://penton-sub.halldata.com/site/PEN000876TAnew/init.do to subscribe today. ---------------------------------------- LOGISTICS SERVICES --DHL Launches Direct LCL Services From Vietnam DHL has launched direct less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Vietnam to Germany, Italy and the US. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/dhl-lcl-services-vietnam-0908/ --Vancouver USA Welcomes Newly Launched Ship The Port of Vancouver welcomed the 50,000 tonne Sanko Mermaid on August 19th during its maiden voyage. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/vancouver-newly-launched-ship-0908/ NEWS REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *US Government Seeks Comments on Wood Packaging (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/government-comments-wood-packaging-0831/) In an effort to stem the spread of plant pests such as the Asian longhorned beetle, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking industry comments on regulatory options. *YRC Companies Expand Guaranteed Delivery (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/yrc-companies-guaranteed-delivery-0831/) YRC Worldwide announced it would expand delivery guarantees to all of its transportation companies. *Healthcare Logistics Group Holds Pandemic Workshop (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/healthcare-logistics-pandemic-workshop-0831/) The rapid emergence of H1N1 influenza A last spring, and its attendant coverage in the news, led to a sharp increase in demand for antivirals and related medical products, such as surgical masks and hand sanitizers, says the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA). 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