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APRIL 20, 2007

This article appeared in the Columbus Dispatch this morning. Check out the investment numbers and also the amount of warehouse&distribution space currently in the Columbus area.along with the growth estimates. The question for me is this.Where are we going to get the people to staff these facilities? Have a great weekend! Each morning, dozens of steel truck trailers filled with goods arrive on flatbed rail cars at the CSX intermodal terminal on the West Side.

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APRIL 15, 2007

How efficient are you at less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping? The solution to reducing freight costs and lag times could lie right at your own docks. Here are 10 tips to maximize your LTL efficiency: 1. Accurate information is key. When obtaining price quotes for upcoming shipments or bidding out future business, it is always important to know how much weight you will be shipping and the number of pallets your product will move on.

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APRIL 11, 2007

The market for third-party logistics grew at double-digit rates domestically and internationally in 2006, according to a just-released study. Much of the international growth was due to rising economies in China and the Asian Pacific region. Domestic growth in the United States was slower than last year because of a slowdown in freight movement but still hit record dollar values, said Armstrong & Associates in their “U.S. and Global Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Analysis”.

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APRIL 7, 2007

Newgistics Inc., a supplier of returns management software, on Monday announced the acquisition of Logistics Management, Inc., a provider of transportation brokerage services optimized for less-than-truckload shipping based in Mississauga, Ontario. Newgistics, based in Austin, Texas, will leverage LMI’s transportation management capabilities to expand the set of services it offers beyond Newgistics’ traditional business of returns management.

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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APRIL 2, 2007

Retailers and large importers are being urged to plan ahead for their logistics needs as this year's peak shipping season is shaping up to be the busiest ever. ”This is going to be a very busy summer at the ports and it's important to keep those goods moving toward the store shelves,” said Eric Autor, vice president and international trade counsel at the National Retail Federation.

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