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Announcements!

Register Now! June 8 Technology Transfer Workshop

The fourth in a series focusing on new trends in industry technology. Hosted by the Centers of Excellence for Construction, Marine Manufacturing/Technology, and International Trade/Transportation/Logistics, June's event will highlight Sustainability Stars and includes tours, hands-on simulators, and much more! Details here

Customs Broker Exam Prep Course; July 18-Sept 19, 2012

Combining subject-focused curriculum with insights from a well-respected professional in the industry, the new course at Highline represents one of the most unique and exciting Customs Broker Exam preps available in the region. Register Now!

Lynden, Inc. is Hiring!

Summer MBA Internship - Details Here

New Link to Supply Chain Career Opportunities

Take a look at job openings from around the world by leading electronics companies for engineers, supply chain management operations and manufacturing, helpful articles, and more! 

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NEW RESEARCH: Benchmark Study on the Role, Careers, and Compensation of the Supply Chain Manager

Provided by American Shipper, Georgia Tech, and the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals

Available Here 

 
Newsworthy...  

FMCSA Shuts Down Alabama Trucking Company

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:31 -0500

Federal regulators shut down an Alabama-based trucking company after finding the carrier violated rules regarding hours-of-service rules, driver qualifications and...

LA-LB Imports Rose 8 Percent in April

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:08 -0500

Loaded containers moving through the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex increased 4 percent in April over April 2011, with imports...

Near-Sourcing Job Gains to Barely Offset Outsoured Work, Study Says

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:14 -0500

The production cost gap between the U.S. and China is steadily decreasing, but the number of U.S. jobs gained through...

Saint Lawrence Seaway Begins Season With Volume Gain

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:26 -0500

A jump in coal shipments helped boost cargo volume on the Saint Lawrence Seaway up 2.2 percent in the first...

Motor Carriers Turn to Natural Gas as Fuel

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:02:18 -0500

Motor carriers are adopting natural gas as one of the fuels of choice for their fleets because it makes financial...

Container Ship Schedule Reliability Improves

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:37:02 -0500

The schedule reliability of container ships in all trade lanes improved to 72.3 percent in the first quarter of 2012...

Cathay Pacific Sees Volume Fall Again

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:40 -0500

Cathay Pacific Airways saw a year-over-year decline in freight volume in April. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried 124,531 tonnes...

Virginia Container Throughput Climbs 5.2 Percent

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:54 -0500

The container volume handled by the Port of Virginia increased 5.2 percent year-over-year in April, to 169,644 20-foot equivalent units....

Jean-Louis Cambon, Leading Shipper Campaigner, Dies

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:25 -0500

Jean-Louis Cambon, a prominent campaigner for shippers and a constant scourge of liner conferences, has died after a long illness....

Profit Down 93 Percent for Malaysian Carrier

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:09:18 -0500

MISC Berhad saw revenues tumble in the first quarter following its decision to exit the container business. The Malaysian...
   

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