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As a result of the integration of A.P. Moller-Maersk's supply
chain management activities (previously branded as Maersk Logistics) and
its forwarding activities (previously branded as Damco), the group has
begun branding itself Damco.
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Despite one of the most difficult financial periods in
commercial aviation history, US airlines made measurable progress, based
on operational statistics and financial results for calendar year 2008,
says the Air Transport Association of America (ATA).
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A former joint venture of logistics company Agility in
Ukraine is now a fully owned operating entity, says the
company.
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For the first half of 2009, the German railway reports
volumes dropped to 147 million tonnes, off 22% from the same period in
2008.
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Hold outs at New Penn, a regional less-than-truckload unit of
YRC Worldwide (YRCW), reversed an earlier contract vote and have
approved contract concessions that were accepted by 90% of YRCW union
workers in August.
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Korean Air has added a third weekly B747‐400F flight to
Toronto's Pearson Airport, bringing their frequency up to a Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday service.
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These three were the articles most read in last week's
edition.
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What plans do you have for distribution
centers in your logistics network for the full year of 2009?
A. Have reduced or will reduce company owned or leased facilities
B. Have reduced or will reduce third party contract facilities
C. Have consolidated or will consolidate company owned or leased
facilities
D. Have expanded or will expand company owned or leased facilities
E. Have expanded or will expand third party contract facilities
F. No change
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