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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64 Amazon likely relies on a combination of its own facilities and partnerships with existing cargo hubs at airports.

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Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management

TMC

In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. According to Boeing , world air cargo traffic is predicted to more than double from 2015-2035, with an average growth of 4.2% And the options aren’t much easier to sort through for ocean and air shipping.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 25-29, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Amazon reported its Q4 2015 results yesterday, and although it reported record profits for the quarter ($482 million), the company’s shares tumbled in after-hours trading because overall results fell short of analyst expectations. November 2015 North American Freight Numbers. In the quarter, shipping costs jumped 37% to $4.17

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Konecranes to feature adaptable forklift trucks at The Precast Show 2015

GlobalTranz

March 3, 2015 (Springfield, OH) – Stop by to speak with a Konecranes expert at booth #1342. Konecranes will present its line of Light Range Forklift Trucks for handling precast concrete products at The Precast Show 2015 held March 5–7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. phil.stevens@konecranes.com or 717.283.6835.

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Five Ways to Drive a High-Performance, Cross-Border Automotive Supply Chain

TMC

Department of Commerce , in 2015 Mexico produced 3.4 million vehicles, and was ranked seventh-largest vehicle producer in the world and number one in Latin America. auto part exports to Mexico have more than doubled and were valued at more than $30 billion in 2015. Level cargo flows. According to the U.S. Since 2009, U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 8-12, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Pentant provides its shipper and logistics service provider customers with a reliable and secure connection to both CHIEF (the central UK Revenue & Customs system) and ICS (the European Union Import Control System) to streamline declaration, cargo security and clearance processes. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management

TMC

In other words, small carriers own most of the available capacity in North America. According to Boeing , world air cargo traffic is predicted to more than double from 2015-2035, with an average growth of 4.2% And the options aren’t much easier to sort through for ocean and air shipping.