| In This December 3, 2009 Issue |
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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., a major U.S. department store
company, has implemented the HighJump Warehouse Advantage software
solution in three distribution facilities under tight timelines, and as
a result has increased productivity in its DCs by 13%.
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Descartes Systems Group, a federated global logistics
network, has announced that Con-way Freight, a North American
less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is joining the pilot phase launch of
the Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Highway electronic filings with
the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (OL&T), a
logistics and transportation service provider for the chemical and
process industries, has expanded its use of Management Dynamics’
Transportation Management solution to provide its customers with
competitive routing and rate options for international
shipments.
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Saddle Creek Corp., a provider of integrated warehousing,
transportation, contract packaging and value-added services, has
acquired ServiceCraft Logistics, a third-party logistics company (3PL),
increasing its warehousing capacity by 20%.
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The Panama Canal expansion could provide a much needed
complement to U.S. West Coast port capacity. As the global economy
recovers and volumes return to prior levels or grow even larger, the
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could again face capacity
constraints.
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TMW Systems has acquired Innovative Computing Corp., a
provider of enterprise operations software for the truckload carrier
industry.
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These articles were those most viewed in last week's
newsletter.
- FEMA Ruling Could Ease Port Security Costs, Says
AAPA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the use of
funds for security equipment maintenance contracts, warranties, repair
or replacement costs, upgrades and user fees under all active and future
grant awards.
- Port Volumes Could Rise in 2010
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports could
see its first year-over-year increases in more than two years beginning
in early 2010.
- Dupré Logistics Improves Driver Productivity with
E-Log System
Dupré Logistics is enjoying increased productivity and driver safety
thanks to its use of an electronic log system. The system replaces the
traditional paper log generated manually by truck drivers, allowing for
better accuracy and compliance with fatigue rules, resulting in
increased safety performance.
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