LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property November 30, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/224 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Upgrade your bar code printer in 2009 and save. Earn rebates up to $625 on new Intermec printers when you trade-in Intermec or other printers. Download the coupon today at http://www.intermec.com/site/tradein2009/index.aspx?CID=1704 ---------------------------------------- OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --Air Cargo Traffic Continues to Decline U.S. airlines saw cargo revenue ton miles decline 3% year over year (2% domestically and 4% internationally) in September 2009, the 14th consecutive month of declining volumes. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/air-cargo-traffic-continues-decline-1130/ --RedPrairie Plans to Go Public RedPrairie, a provider of warehouse management systems, hopes to raise more than $172 million through an initial public offering. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/redprairie-plans-public-1130/ --Truck Tonnage Index Dips Slightly An index of for-hire truck tonnage indicates a slight dip of 0.2% in October. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/truck-tonnage-index-dips-slightly-1130/ GLOBAL MARKETS --Maritime Industry Challenged to Rid Seas of Pirates The ITF has issued a challenge to the maritime industry to rid the seas of pirates. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/maritime-industry-challenged-rid-seas-pirates-1130/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Free Download: Research Report Download this free research report by IndustryWeek on how manufacturers have slashed inventory, leadtimes, build planning cycle times, and improved inventory turns to transform their business. Featuring mini case studies from a high-tech manufacturer, automotive supplier, heavy-equipment maker and others, you'll see how to minimize supply chain problems and maximize performance. Download at http://www.industryweek.com/WhitePapers/WhitePaper.aspx?whitepaperID=373 ---------------------------------------- LOGISTICS SERVICES --Adams and Son Changes Name to Adams Industries Adams and Son Trucking Inc., a provider of trucking, warehousing and logistics services, has changed its name to Adams Industries Inc. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/adams-son-changes-adams-industries-1130/ --YRC Sells its Dedicated Contract Carriage Business to Greatwide YRC Logistics has sold its U.S. dedicated contract carriage business to Greatwide Logistics Services for $34 million. Roughly 600 employees will be impacted. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/yrc-sells-dedicated-contract-carriage-greatwide-1130/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logistics Today Digital Magazine is the premier resource devoted exclusively to serving the needs of senior-level supply chain, transportation, distribution and logistics operations managers. The issue is emailed to digital subscribers once a month--providing you most updated news and trends in timely manner. 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Schneider National will provide Emerson with a dedicated fleet, including approximately 300 drivers, with a majority of the work conducted by teams. *New Service Protects In-Transit Food from Spoilage (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/service-protects-transit-food-spoilage1123/) Carrier Transicold has launched the Purfresh Transport service under an exclusive agreement with Purfresh Inc., providing the container shipping industry with a chemical-free means to protect produce cargoes from spoilage. You are subscribed as #email# We encourage your comments and suggestions. Your opinions about the logistics industry hold value and we would like to assist in expressing them. 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