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January 30, 2012

The Journal of Commerce
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Delivering Clicks and Bricks
Amazon's growing strength in retailing threatens to upend retail sales channels — and overhaul the supply chains behind stores.

Special Report: Asia Trade and Economic Outlook

Asia's Internal Engines
Rising regional trade, blossoming domestic markets and the embrace of free trade boost optimism in the East.

 
     
Government Watch    
Mending a Broken Border
More needs to be done to expedite U.S.-Mexico trade as growing volumes collide with fewer inspectors.
  Excellence in Imports
Customs will expand a post-entry processing program as new centers prove their ability to facilitate trade.
 
     
Surface Transportation
Banking on Logistics
Cincinnati's Total Quality Logistics passes $1 billion in revenue as domestic logistics demand grows.
  UP's Domestic Revival
After the most profi table year in its history, the Union Pacific finishes strong and sees pricing leverage growing this year.
 
   
International Maritime
Carrier Rate Hopes Are Eastbound
The demand picture on the trans-Pacific may be uncertain, but carrier goals on pricing are solid heading toward spring.
  Insurance at a Lower Premium
Recent accidents on the water have gotten lots of publicity, but likely won't turn back the tide of falling insurance rates.
 
     
Leveraging Clarity
By Paul Page
Absolute Unpredictability
By Barry Horowitz
Sourcing's Home Run
By Bohn Crain
Carrier Uncertainty
By Peter Tirschwell
By The Numbers Colin Barrett's Q&A  
         

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