This Week in Logistics - 01/09/08 | Logistics Management

UPS introduces a simplified global air shipping portfolio
This portfolio includes an expanded express freight option with guaranteed door-to-door service.... more » » »

Railroad shipping volumes are second-highest ever
This change came despite challenging economic conditions, including the ongoing housing industry slump and a decline in the automotive market....more » » »
2007 M&A volume on pace to exceed 2006 levels
Despite twists and turns in the transportation and logistics industries the amount of transportation and logistics merger and acquisition activity holds steady.... more » » »

Agistix turns to Oracle to leverage on-demand platform
Agistix said it is now leveraging Oracle’s software-as-a-service platform, which it says will provide shippers with things like improved supply chain reliability, scalability, and visibility, among others....more » » »
The rise of diesel prices
Diesel prices increased this week, rising 3.1 cents to $3.376 per gallon. This week's price is 83.9 cents higher than the price last year at this time.... more » » »

Mexican truck plan continues
The FMCSA has announced that it will move ahead with the controversial Mexican cross-border truck plan even though many Members of Congress successfully cut funding for the program. more » » »
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