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Iran To Modernize Fleet To Re-Enter Western Markets

The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) hopes to become one of the world's top ten shipping lines after recently announcing plans to modernize its fleet and ally with international shipping majors to tap western markets.

Dr. Mohammad Saeidi, was recently named managing director of IRISL.

Coalition Lobbies Congress For Uniform Food Labeling Standard

Coalition for Safe Affordable Food

The fly-in at Capital Hill yesterday featured men and women from across the country who represent the entirety of the nation’s food supply chain – farming groups, co-ops, seed producers and food companies.

The fly-in attendees had a successful day with nearly 140 meetings in the Senate and House, and they came away encouraged that their message was heard loud and clear.

Keeping Costs Down with Strategic Transportation Management Systems (TMS) – Survey Results

Continuous scrutiny of supply chain operations has become the norm as companies look for ways to drive down costs through business process improvements. But in doing so, one area overrun with inefficiency and often overlooked: transportation management.

How do you manage your freight payment and reconciliation components?

Logistics Companies Expect Big Payoff From Pacific Trade Deal

The deal requires congressional approval, and faces a big hurdle in Washington as the 2016 elections draw closer, wrapping lawmakers in high-key electoral politics.

From small freight brokers like Portland, Ore.-based Geo. S. Bush & Co. Inc. to global logistics giants like United Parcel Service Inc., supply chain providers are gearing up for a surge in business they believe the historic agreement will bring to Pacific trade.

ORBCOMM Inc. To Acquire WAM Technologies LLC

The acquisition of WAM expands and strengthens ORBCOMM’s industry-leading cold chain monitoring solutions, which include trailers, rail cars, gensets and now sea containers.

Walmart And 7-Eleven Partner On Pickup Lockers In Toronto

The service provides customers who shop online at Walmart.ca a free shipping option where they can pick up their order at 7-Eleven stores for no cost.

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Unilever Acquires Italian Gelato Maker GROM

The Grom acquisition will strengthen Unilever’s ice cream portfolio and help to further capitalize on the growth of the premium gelato market.

Unilever has acquired the premium Italian gelato business, GROM.

Carbon Footprint

ConAgra Foods Inc. Seeks To Streamline Its Supply Chain

CEO Sean Connolly said former Campbell Soup Co. executive David Biegger will lead a “deep dive” search for ways to increase efficiency in the manufacturing, procurement, transportation, warehousing and other functions for its retail brands.

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Nestle Explores Joint Ice Cream Venture For Europe And Africa

The proposed joint venture will combine Nestlé’s strong and successful brands and experience in ‘out-of-home’ distribution with R&R’s competitive manufacturing model and significant presence in retail.

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AGRO Merchants Acquires Nordic Logistics and Warehousing LLC

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The deal will add a total of 12 facilities, 70 million cubic feet of refrigerated and frozen space, and 218,000 pallet positions to the AGRO network – making it the fifth largest global third party temperature-controlled provider.

Whole Foods To Stop Using Food Made By Prison Inmates

The grocery chain announced the change after customers complained, saying that they were uncomfortable with the fact that products were being made with inmate labor.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Imports Bring Port Of New York And New Jersey Busiest August Ever

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Nearly 330,000 containers passed through terminals overseen by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a 7.9 percent gain from a year earlier.

During the year, the port handled 6,371,720 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) (or 3,664,013 cargo containers), an increase of 10.4 percent over 2014 when the previous annual record was established.

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