MARAD programs reach full enrollment
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced that it has reached full enrollment for its Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Tanker Security Program (TSP). The programs help address the ...
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Sterling launches shipping service geared toward aerospace industry
Sterling, a company supporting the aerospace industry’s shipping needs, recently launched a global aerospace service to expedite urgently needed aircraft parts from a logistics service hub in Seattl...
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Congress members urge EPA to authorize California Clean Shipping Rule
On Oct. 11, U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA) and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) led a coalition of California Congress members in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize a clean ...
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Supply chain index falls to -0.35 in August
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index dropped from -0.18 in August to -0.35 in September. The index is based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses and tracks demand conditions, shortages,...
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New Compostable Packaging for PerfectCLEAN Products Reduces Landfill Waste and Helps Achieve Sustainability Goals
New compostable packaging will reduce landfill waste, company says
A new, fully compostable packaging line will help reduce landfill waste and further carbon footprint reduction goals, UMF|PerfectCLEAN said. The infection prevention company said its new packaging...
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Supply chain consulting firm InspireXT announces expansion
United Kingdom-based InspireXT Consulting Ltd announced Monday that it plans to expand its presence into the United States and Canada. The North American expansion will be key to getting closer to...
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project 44 releases AI enhancements to supply chain platform
Earlier this month, project 44, a supply chain visibility platform, announce it had added several enhancements to its platform to simplify visibility and maximize carrier data quality. The platfor...
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Treijon Johnson appointed Director of Sustainability for Accredo Packaging
Sugar Land, Texas-based Accredo Packaging, a member of the API Group (API), announced recently it had named Treijon (Trei) Johnson as its Director of Sustainability. The only flexible packaging ma...
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Three third-party logistics providers unveil new corporate identity – WWEX Group
Three third-party logistics (3PL) providers – Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers – announced Tuesday they had a new corporate identity – WWEX Group. The result of a multi-year a...
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Graphic Packaging moves forward on recycled paperboard optimization plan
On Wednesday, Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced it will be moving forward on its plan to decommission its K3 coated recycling paperboard (CRB) machine in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The machine...
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Sens. Capito, Baldwin applaud rail service proposed rule
U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced their support for a proposed rule from the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to address unreliable rail service and high cost...
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Supply chains turning to technology to navigate shipping challenges
A study by researchers at Penn State University has found that supply chains are using data-driven approaches and emerging technologies to deal with the current challenges to the supply chains. Th...
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Uber Freight unveils product roadmap using AI-powered logistics
On Thursday, Uber Freight announced it was releasing its next generation of products combining Uber’s advanced technology development capabilities, including AI-powered software. The expansion o...
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One in five shippers satisfied with Logistics Service Providers
Only 20 percent of shippers are satisfied with the level of communication and visibility they receive from their Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), according to a recent survey Tive, an end-to-end sh...
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DHL Express unveils mobile charging cart for its aviation operations
DHL Express unveiled its first mobile charging cart on Wednesday at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo in Las Vegas. The introduction represents the first international express package c...
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Pinnacle Packaging cuts price for corrugated boxes
Pinnacle Packaging announced Monday that it would be dropping the prices on its corrugated boxes to address the challenging economic climate. Noting a trend begun by wholesalers, the company said ...
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FRA announces $1.4B in rail improvement grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced on Monday it awarded more than $1.4 billion in rail improvement grants to 70 projects in 35 states and the Dis...
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MARAD awards nearly $12M for supply chain improvements
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced it had awarded nearly $12 million to eight marine highway projects to strengthen the country’s supply...
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Rendering of Bristol PHL Cool Port
Investment firm building cargo facility at Philadelphia International Airport
Bristol Group, Inc., a privately-owned real estate investment and development firm, recently announced plans to build a approximately 261,000-square-foot climate-controlled cargo facility at Philadelp...
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International Paper opens Pennsylvania facility
Tennessee-based International Paper, a producer of environmentally-friendly packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, recently held a grand opening for its $100 million corrugated packaging faci...
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