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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Here’s an excerpt of what Bradley Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO Logistics, said about the Optima acquisition: It enhances our ability to provide a seamless in-home delivery experience for end customers, particularly with large appliances and electronics. Canada, and Puerto Rico will increase an average net of 4.9 percent.

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Doing Business in the Czech Republic

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In 1993, the country split into two components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic is a land-locked country in central Europe between Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. The Czech Republic has 41 airports with paved runways, most of which can handle large freight planes. With a total area of 78,867 sq.