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NITL Executive of the Year: Remaking the rules with Nick DiMichael
As shippers and carriers work together to rebuild the global economy, the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) has chosen one of the men behind the legal framework of this monumental effort as its 2009 John T. McCullough Award—an honor also known as the NITL Executive of the Year. Nicholas J. More
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Parcel shipping: USPS pares down list of locations considered for consolidation
Following an announcement earlier this year that it was reviewing approximately 3,300 retail stations and branches in urban and suburban areas for possible consolidation as a cost-cutting measure, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said today that only 241 locations are still under review.Supply chain management/global logistics: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index offers hope for 2010
Supply chain economists speaking at the National IndustrialTransportation League’s annual conference agree with other experts thatgrowth will be slow, but measured.Railroad shipping: AAR reports volumes are down 8.9 percent for the week ending November 14
The Association of American Railroads reported this week that total volume for the week ending November 14 was down percent 8.9 compared to the corresponding week last year and 17 percent from the same week in 2007.Parcel shipping: FedEx Ground rolls out new Florida-based distribution facility
Taking another step in its national expansion efforts, FedEx Ground officially opened up a new 217,015 square-foot distribution facility in Medley, Florida. This $59 million location is more than double the size of the previous Medley-based location.Trucking: Schneider National set to take over transportation operations for Emerson
Schneider National Inc., a provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, said this week it will be assuming operations of the transportation division of St. Louis-based electronics manufacturer Emerson.
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Materials handling: MHIA forecasts growth in materials handling equipment new orders in 2010
Source: Modern Materials Handling
Date: 11-20-2009 00:00:00 GMTFlydubai Signs Partnership Deal With Danzas AEI Emirates
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com
Date: 11-19-2009 00:00:00 GMTSaaS: Ruler of the TMS world
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Date: 11-17-2009 00:00:00 GMTBuffett Bought A Railroad And You Should Too (at Forbes.com)
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