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3PL study outlines need for innovation…now

Supply chain leaders are currently taking a more measured approach in adopting new solutions for their supply chain.
July 17, 2017
While new and improved supply chain innovations are always making headlines, a recent survey conducted by Kenco, Chattanooga, Tenn., reveals that awareness and interest are not the same as adoption.
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Survey: E-commerce’s ‘last mile’ is really 6-9 miles

CBRE analyzed the location of last-mile distribution facilities opened within just the past two years in the 15 largest U.S. population centers.
July 17, 2017
Last-mile distribution facilities for e-commerce are popping up in close proximity to the population centers of major U.S. cities, creating a foundation for rapid-delivery service that didn’t exist on this scale as recently as a few years ago, according to a new report from CBRE, Los Angeles.
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Study: Forklift manufacturers, dealers, distributors drive billions of dollars, thousands of jobs in U.S.

The report quantifies this manufacturing sector’s strong economic impact and employment rates and offers detailed data at national and state levels.
July 17, 2017
A new report produced by Industrial Truck Association (ITA), Washington, D.C., and Oxford Economics, London, quantifies this manufacturing sector’s strong economic impact and employment rates and offers detailed data at national and state levels.
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International Association of Ports and Harbors expands world climate initiatives

These logistics chains should eventually contribute to a sustainable growth based on 3 pillars—social, environmental and economic pillars.
July 14, 2017
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Japan, announced plans to integrate the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) in a wider World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP) to extend the scope from climate action to a full range of sustainability port development challenges.
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JBS, CHEP collaborate for increased efficiency, sustainability

The CHEP and JBS logistics teams worked for 12 months to evaluate the company’s transportation operation and develop and implement innovative solutions to make the network more efficient by reducing empty truck miles.
July 13, 2017
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., announced an agreement with CHEP, Livonia, Mich., to expand existing pallet volumes and engage in additional collaborative supply chain solutions.
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Survey: Secondary logistics markets poised for growth

Secondary industrial markets in the United States now are in better position than primary markets to absorb growth.
June 26, 2017
Secondary warehouse and distribution center markets such as Denver, Detroit and Portland are poised for growth, as the push to build out and modernize supply chains enters its next phase, according to a new report from CBRE Group, Inc., Los Angeles.
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Alibaba Group’s partnership with Driscoll’s exports fresh produce to China

This strategic cooperation enables U.S. producers, wholesalers and associations to export fresh and prepared foods directly to Chinese consumers.
June 21, 2017
Alibaba Group, San Mateo, Calif., announced strategic cooperation with Driscoll’s, Watsonville, Calif., and Chicken of the Sea, San Diego, Calif., to bring U.S. food products to China.
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