LT_SUPPLY CHAIN_ A Penton Media Property June 4, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/167 ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- LATEST LOGISTICS NEWS -- International Chamber of Commerce Supports Logistics Agenda Referring to a fragmented series of rules governing liability in maritime and related transport services, the US-based National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) and the World Shipping Council (WSC) welcomed a statement on the Rotterdam Rules Convention by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/internation-chamber-commerce-support-logistics-agenda-0603/ --Forwarders File Comments on Import Rules Difficulty obtaining timely bill-of-lading information could hamper US importers' ability to comply with the interim final rule for the Importer Security Filing, says the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association.< To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/forwarders-file-comments-import-rules-0603/ --Auto Parts Group Offers Paperless Document Exchange Auto Parts Group Offers Paperless Document Exchange Promo teaser (brief summary): Independent aftermarket distributor National Pronto Association uses Corcentric document exchange for shipping manifests, invoicing and other documents to go paperless. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/auto-parts-group-offers-paperless-doc-exchange-0603/ --RFID Suppliers in Distribution Agreement Convergence Systems Limited (CSL) will market and resell the full line of Omni-ID RFID tags to its network of system integrators (many located in Asia). To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/rfid-suppliers-distrib-agreement_0603/ --Workshop Covers RFID Essentials The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) launched a web-based training course on radio frequency identification called RFID Essentials. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/workshop-rfid-essentials-0603/ --YRC Worldwide Announces New Organization Structure YRC Worldwide Inc. announced senior leadership appointments across a new functional organization structure. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/news/yrc-worldwide-announces-new-org-structure-0603/ --Ryder Joins Red Cross Disaster Program In announcing it would commit $1 million to the American Red Cross over the next three years for national and local disaster preparedness and response, Ryder System marked its largest national donation to the Red Cross. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/news/ryder-joins-red-cross-disaster-prog-0603/ NEWS REVIEW --Last Week's Top 3 Articles These articles were those most viewed in last week's newsletter. *NFI Premiers New Brand Identity (http://outsourced-logistics.com/operations_strategy/news/nfi-new-brand-identity-0528/) Now under management by the third generation of the Brown family, NFI will be the umbrella brand for the company's eight divisions. *Decline in Air Cargo Slowing (http://outsourced-logistics.com/logistics_services/news/air-cargo-demand-decline-slowing-0528/) While April's 3.1% passenger demand drop was a clear improvement compared to the 11.1% fall in March 2009. *Rail Volumes Affected By Continued Coal Destocking (http://outsourced-logistics.com/logistics_services/news/rail-volumes-affected-by-continued-coal-destocking-0528/) Current levels of coal shipments are unsustainable, says Morgan Stanley Research. 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