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This Week in Logistics News (April 7-11, 2014)

Talking Logistics April 11, 2014

“I wish I could see my mother one last time.” That was my father’s dying wish. My father was the oldest of six children, and

The Growing Importance of US-Mexico Trade

Talking Logistics April 10, 2014

It seems like Mexico has come full circle. A lot of companies set up operations and sourced from Mexico back in the 90s, then the

Young Professional Voices: Lauren Stokes, Hanjin Shipping

Talking Logistics April 10, 2014

“Young Professional Voices” is a Talking Logistics series features young professionals providing their perspective on supply chain and logistics trends. Simply put, there’s a lot

The Right Skills and Mindset to Outsource Logistics

Talking Logistics April 2, 2014

In every discipline — whether it’s sports, medical research, cooking, you name it — you need a core set of skills to succeed. What are

Hitting the Reset Button on Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Talking Logistics March 21, 2014

Transportation networks are becoming more dynamic and complex, as shippers deal with a variety of industry trends and challenges, including tightening capacity, new regulations, and

5 Principles for Greener Freight

Talking Logistics March 20, 2014

Freight movement accounts for 16 percent of all corporate greenhouse gas emissions. The emissions come directly from trucks, trains, ships and planes that carry goods.