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

Talking Logistics

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. 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 percent.

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Three Months after Tianjin, the Area is Still Reeling.

Elementum

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput. Image credit: Business Today.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. For clarity, here’s a quick definition of each term: A free trade zone – or free zone as it is also known – can refer to specific-purpose manufacturing facilities.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. The internet has led to a global, 24-hour economy. Logistics transparency makes a real contribution within the complex economy. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. San Marino. Seychelles.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. San Marino.