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Scandit Launches Next-Gen Scan Case for iPod Touch to Replace Dedicated Barcode Scanners

Scandit, developer of leading software-based barcode scanning solutions for smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices, announces the Scandit Case for iPod touch. The new Scandit Case for iPod touch is the next-generation version of the Scandit Case for iPhone 6/6s and features improved materials that increase ruggedness and grip. The Scandit Case works with all of Scandit's mobile scanning solutions, provides protection during everyday activities, and offers a scanning experience equivalent ... [+]

Yusen Logistics’ Bailey Elected IANA Chairman

The board of directors of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has elected Adriene Bailey, Chief Strategy Officer, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., as its chairman for 2017. She formerly held the office of vice chairman. Prior to joining Yusen Logistics in 2011, Bailey held leadership ... [+]

Despite challenges, Long Beach posts fifth-best year

Middle Harbor at the Port of Long Beach in April 2016. Slowed by industry headwinds and challenges that included a major customer declaring bankruptcy, the Port of Long Beach still moved almost 6.8 million containers in 2016, its fifth best year ever. Overall cargo declined 5.8 ... [+]

ECS Group wins Finnair general sales, service contract for six leading Asian air cargo markets

ECS Group has been chosen by Finnair as its new General Sales and Services Agent in six leading Asian air cargo markets. These include Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia as well as extending the current main contract for Singapore. This new contract will consolidate ECS Group ... [+]

Port of Virginia Sets New Volume Record in 2016

The Port of Virginia® set a new annual record for container cargo volume having handled more than 2.65 million TEUs, a 4.2% increase over last year’s total. In 2016, import and export volumes were up 6% and 2.6%, respectively, over the prior year. The port ... [+]

AACargo Commits Daily Widebody Service on SJU-PHL Run

Starting April 4, 2017, American Airlines will begin daily, nonstop widebody service between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Airport (SJU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), home of American Airlines Cargo’s dedicated 25,000-sq. ft. pharmaceutical facility. The daily Airbus A330-200 widebody route will begin in April ... [+]

Oil & Gas Still Strong for Volga-Dnepr

Volga-Dnepr Airlines is continuing to see an upturn in the movement of oil and gas cargoes, including its latest delivery of pump and vaporizer skids to Seoul, South Korea. Operated on behalf of Air Charter Service France for its customer, Heppner Transport & Logistics, one of ... [+]

SEKO Celebrates 40 years

SEKO Logistics is marking the end of its award-winning 40th anniversary year by finalizing plans to launch additional services and more global offices in 2017. 2016 has seen a growing level of recognition for SEKO’s logistics services and its in-house-developed customizable technology. This year it has ... [+]

Werner Celebrates 35,000th Apprenticeship Program Enrollee

Werner Enterprises is pleased to announce the enrollment of the 35,000th enrollee in its Professional Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program. Penny Vigil, from Lancaster, California, is the 35,000th participant to enroll in Werner’s apprenticeship program. Currently, she runs freight from Los Angeles to Phoenix and back. Vigil ... [+]

Averitt releases 2017 “State of The North American Supply Chain” survey results

Averitt Express has released the results from its second annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. Nearly 2,200 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2016. The transportation and supply chain solutions ... [+]

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