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

Talking Logistics

In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 The functionality accounts for all applicable national tolls in France, Germany, Austria and Slovakia.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. United Arab Emirates.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom. United States. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Third, it is essential the system generate pre-invoices to reduce carrier invoice uncertainties, eliminate fraud, and manage freight spend. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. San Marino. Saudi Arabia.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom. United States. United States Minor Outlying Islands. The Japanese freight mover Kintetsu World Express has expanded recently outside its home market with the acquisition of APL Logistics, which has a strong base in America and Europe. Saint Lucia. San Marino.