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News & Analysis

USDA Releases Country of Origin Labeling Rule

US Trade Compliance

US House Approves Keystone XL Pipeline

United States Trade Policy

Class 8 Truck Orders Continue Upward Trend

Trucking Equipment

CEVA Logistics Names Barnett as Automotive VP for the Americas

CEVA Logistics

Celadon Trucking Services Acquires Hyndman Transport

Celadon Group

Norfolk Southern Opens Bulk Transfer Facility in Tennessee

Norfolk Southern Railway

GM to Build Logistics Optimization Center in Michigan

General Motors

Maine Academy’s Loeb-Sullivan School Names New Dean

International Logistics

Port of Tacoma's Container Volume Continues to Rise

Port of Tacoma

Slideshow: US Industrial Real Estate Market Trends

Jones Lang LaSalle

Yusen Logistics Expands Trans-Pacific LCL Services

Yusen Logistics

Ports of Long Beach, LA Seek Technologies to Cut Vessel Pollution

Port of Long Beach

Slideshow: US Industrial Real Estate Market Trends

Jones Lang LaSalle

When Jones Lang LaSalle, the Boston-based commercial real estate services firm, released its first quarter industrial real estate market report, several facts underscored the recovery taking place throughout the United States: sustained declines in national vacancy rates, increased absorption of existing space, rising rental prices and a surge in construction that, in the first three months of the year, stood at a five-year high.

Data

Mexican rail volumes through May 18, 2013. Source: Association of American Railroads

Mexican Carload Traffic Jumps 15 Percent

Mexican carload traffic jumped roughly 15 percent year-over-year in the week ending May 18, according to the Association of American Railroads.

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WCI: Trans-Atlantic Container Rates Inch Up

WCI: Westbound Container Rates Continue to Weaken

CTS: Indian Subcontinent Exports to Americas Jump

Drewry Trans-Pacific Rate Benchmark Strengthens

Containerized Exports From Europe to North America at Eight-Month High

Commentary

Sometimes Good Guys Finish First

John R. McLaurin

With the retirement of Robert Kanter as director of environmental affairs and planning, the Port of Long Beach has some big shoes to fill.

Managing Supply Chain Complexity

Mark Michaels

As companies pursue global business expansion, their supply chains become more complex and segmented. These companies are looking to expand their business and increase competitiveness by selling and distributing finished goods in new global markets, or may be diversifying their sourcing origins to minimize disruptions to their supply chains.

Q&A: A Harsh Lesson on Due Diligence

Colin Barrett

10 Steps to Improve Discretionary Grant Programs

Paul Lewis and Joshua Schank

Q&A: Chilly Outlook in Reefer Dispute

Colin Barrett

Ocean Carriers’ Internal Battle

Gary Ferrulli

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The Port of Virginia is aiming to boost container traffic by capitalizing on its post-Panamax draft, tapping improved intermodal service, increasing customer service and developing distribution centers.

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