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<em>Inbound Logistics’</em> 2012 Ocean Carrier Guide

Inbound Logistics’ 2012 Ocean Carrier Guide

The global ocean freight industry is swelling with capacity as New Panamax ships come online. But after enduring one of its worst years in 2009, container volumes continue to dip as the tides of economic recession sweep across Europe and parts of Asia. Steamship lines have been working cooperatively within alliances, and on their own, […]

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The Gulf Coast’s Rising Tide

Spurred by its advantageous location, international trade prowess, and transportation assets, the Gulf Coast emerges as a new distribution and logistics powerhouse.

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Navigating Pharma Logistics 

Navigating Pharma Logistics 

Temperature control, security, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance obstacles can stop pharmaceutical manufacturers at every turn. Strategic supply chain management helps provide a way out.

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Failure is Not an Option: Questions and Answers with Brian Hancock

Failure is Not an Option: Questions and Answers with Brian Hancock

As the world’s largest distributor of products to the world’s largest restaurant company, Martin-Brower is under extreme pressure to deliver to McDonald’s accurately, on time, every time. Inbound Logistics met with Brian Hancock, president, North America, for Martin-Brower, to discuss the unique supply chain supporting the Golden Arches.

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Southeast Ports: What’s on the Horizon?

Southeast Ports: What’s on the Horizon?

Looking out to 2015, anticipation is swirling about the Panama Canal’s expansion and impact on U.S. trade. Among southeastern ports and shippers, that wave of anticipation has already made landfall.

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Readers’ Choice: Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards 2012

Readers’ Choice: Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards 2012

What elevates a relationship from a workable collaboration to a truly great partnership? MORE TO THE STORY: 3PLs to Watch About the Survey Respondents Partner Appreciation: A Sampling of Reader Comments We try to describe this elusive state in so many ways: “He just gets me.” “She’s the yin to my yang.” “It’s like he […]

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Urban Delivery: Getting Into the Grid

Urban Delivery: Getting Into the Grid

Traffic congestion and infrastructure limitations complicate delivery in major cities, but expedited carriers use network engineering, communication tools, and contingency planning to ensure they meet shipper needs.

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