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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

Talking Logistics

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. dollar rises against foreign currencies, U.S. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season. Consolidations. imports and exports. As the U.S.

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China Flexes Its Global Logistics Muscle

Material Handling & Logistics

The routes they build within their country, he notes, are greatly needed to transport goods domestically. Viewing this initiative in terms of global power, Foster Finley, head of the Transportation & Infrastructure practice for consulting firm AlixPartners, thinks this effort has more to do with politics than it does business. “I

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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. dollar rises against foreign currencies, U.S. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season. Consolidations. imports and exports. As the U.S.