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Schenker Beefs-Up Services in China

DB Schenker is ramping up its cold chain operations in China, as fresh food demand soars across the country.

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U.S. Ag Exports Rebound From Slump

U.S. farm exports will total $139.8 billion this fiscal year, the third-highest tally ever and ending a slump in sales that began in 2014 following the collapse of the commodity boom, the USDA estimated in a quarterly report.

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How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey May Impact Various Industry Sectors

Damage and disruptions resulting from Hurricane Harvey's and Irma's floods and winds could drive up prices for everything from vacations and plastic toys to oranges and cocoa.

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Regulations and the Local Food Movement

The number of farmers’ markets across the country has nearly doubled in the last decade, and a recent Pew Research Center poll found that a majority of people in the United States had bought locally grown produce in the previous month.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

What China Is Winning By Buying Up the World's Ports

In a bid to bolster its position as a maritime powerhouse, China has been buying up the development and operational rights to a chain of ports that stretch from the southern realms of Asia to the Middle East, Africa, Europe and even South America.

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Amazon Grocery Sales Could Top $30 Billion by 2025

A study by Packaged Facts says Amazon grocery sales could top $30 billion by 2025, putting tremendous pressure on competitive grocers.

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Nestle Enters Plant-based Food Market with Sweet Earth Purchase

The plant-based food sector is booming, and eating plant-based has been described as the fastest growing lifestyle movement.

CMA CGM Breaks East Cost Container Ship Record

A new era for the Port of New York and New Jersey started yesterday with the arrival of the largest ship to ever stop over on the East Coast.

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Blockchain Collaboration Helps Improve Food Safety

There’s a new form of tracking food products throughout the supply chain using blockchain that benefits producers, suppliers and customers.

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Risk/Compliance

How to Combat Drowsy Driving

Several factors contribute to the risks associated with drowsy driving, and now, with the help of research and technology, transportation companies are better equipped to educate and train drivers on how to combat it.

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XPO Logistics Leasing Second Route 33 Warehouse in Pennsylvania

The top 10 global logistics provider will lease the 628,475-square-foot warehouse in Palmer, Pennsylvania, “as part of its continued growth.”

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Port of Corpus Christi Moves Forward with $327M Channel Project

The ship channel project would be a monumental step forward for the Port of Corpus Christi, as it could expand the types of barges able to move in and out of the port.

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