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Paradox And Supply Chain Network Announce Partnership

Paradox Software Consulting

The partnership will provide European shippers, carriers, and 3PLs access to Paradox's products along with Supply Chain Network's services providing one-stop shop for all their logistics software and service needs.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Congested Rotterdam Port Takes Corrective Measures

Inland waterway barges and feeder ships transporting export and import containers will be diverted from the congested ECT Delta and Euromax terminals to three smaller terminals to be “bundled” for onward shipments to the larger facilities.

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ReeferTek USA Expands With Northeast Manufacturing Facility

Located in Copiague, N.Y., ReeferTek Northeast will service the greater New York City area and Long Island.

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C-Store Foodservice Veterans Cite Ways To Optimize Supply Chain

The Webinar speakers all emphasized the importance of commitment and communication when it comes to implementing a fresh food program.

Intermodal Posts Strongest Growth Since 2011

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

International containers increased 9.6 percent, trailers improved by 4.3 percent, and domestic containers grew 7.6 percent quarter over quarter.

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Software Solutions

Manhattan Associates Acquires Assets of GlobalBay Technologies

Manhattan Associates

The acquisition extends Manhattan’s omnichannel inventory and order management solutions by enabling in store sales and clienteling capabilities.

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E-Commerce Solutions

E-Commerce Experts Question Amazon’s Online Grocery Delivery

Amazon's Jeff Bezos reportedly hopes to move into groceries successfully, but e-commerce observers view the move as highly ambitious and fraught with peril.

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Software & Technology

Trimble Announces Alliance With Software Provider 3Gtms, Inc.

The alliance includes an equity investment in 3Gtms by Trimble and a commercial reseller agreement with TMW Systems, part of Trimble's Transportation and Logistics Division.

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Clean Energy Opens 27 Natural Gas Fueling Stations

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

Upgraded equipment and additional compression capacity have also been added to 10 existing stations to keep pace with growing natural gas fuel demand.

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British Dairy Uses Eco Hybrid Delivery Truck

West Horsley Dairy is making deliveries around London with a 7.5-ton Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid, complete with a carbon- and noise-free chiller which uses a eutectic system instead of traditional air-blown refrigerator.

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ATA Forecast Projects Continued Growth for Trucking

American Trucking Associations (ATA)

Trucking’s share of freight tonnage will grow from 69.1 percent in 2013 to 71.4 percent in 2025.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Shippers Cautious About Maersk Line/MSC Vessel-Sharing Pact

The European Shippers’ Council thinks the European competition authorities should monitor the agreement closely.

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