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Logistics companies in Germany are planning to hire up to 50,000 workers this year, according to a new study by German industry association BVL.
The industry is a key barometer for the health of Germany’s economy. Despite ongoing uncertainty in Europe, exports are expected to remain a driving ...
The outlook for the freight market is mixed as Asia, Europe and the U.S. grapple with slowing economic growth and in Europe’s case, a recession. Based on commentary from transportation and logistics providers’ first quarter earnings, expectations for second quarter and into third quarter are not hig ...
Hotel chain Hilton Worldwide is to launch a centre of excellence to help buyers integrate sustainability into purchasing decisions.
The production cost gap between the U.S. and China is steadily decreasing, but the number of American jobs gained through nearsourcing will barely offset the amount of American manufacturing jobs to be lost to countries with cheaper labor, according to a recent study
Although the gap in total lande ...
The outlook for the freight market is mixed as Asia, Europe and the US grapple with slowing economic growth and in Europe’s case, a recession. Based on commentary from transportation and logistics providers’ first quarter earnings, expectations for second quarter and into third quarter are not high ...
Peterson began as a small family business in 1945 and has grown steadily over the years by meeting its customers’ increasing needs for unique products and flexible, personalized attention. Supplying more than 4,500 specialty food items -- including cheeses, meats, chocolates and desserts -- to fine ...
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Forwarding »Two employees in Sweden have received the first European Innovation Award from DB Schenker Logistics for a game they developed aimed at combating everyday discrimination. Second place was awarded to a marketing toolbox, and a special electronic document management system for freight forwarding came ...
Green »Airports around the globe can now dramatically reduce their environmental impact by choosing ADB’s range of energy efficient products. The end to end airfield ground lighting solution from ADB uses the latest technologies, and alternate energy sources to reduce power consumption at every level. ...
Sourcing »JetBlue Airways has announced on May 15, 2012 the appointment of Mary Margaret Neff to the position of vice president of supply chain, effective immediately. In her new role, Ms. Neff is responsible for the strategic planning of corporate purchasing programs, company-wide sourcing efforts and supply ...
Warehouse »Reddaway has received the 2011 Western LTL Carrier of the Year honors from GlobalTranz, a leading logistics management firm specializing in carrier, supply chain and warehouse management.
The GlobalTranz award program recognizes suppliers for exceptional performance and quality. To determine award r ...
Automotive »WASHINGTON (AP) -- Manufacturers would have to equip large trucks and buses with safety systems that help prevent rollover accidents through computer-controlled braking, under new regulations proposed Wednesday by the government.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's proposal would re ...
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The BBC is focusing on making its procurement function more effective, rather than reducing its cost according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
RFID »据东莞移动介绍，“物联网智能路灯控制系统”最先在长安镇试用。在该镇智能路灯改造项目中，东莞移动和本地物联网产业联盟提供“智能LED路灯”技术支撑，荣文集团提供新型合同能源管理模式，长安镇中心区的7379盏路灯成功完成改造升级，并实现了远程单灯控制、实时监控、故障预警等功能。经测算，物联网智能路灯控制系统在长安镇上线后，能耗降低了60%,亮度提升了10%.当地政府不花一分钱，就为各处路灯搭建起了一个智能化的“大脑”,每年可节省40%的灯具维护成本（约74万元），节省电费480万元。
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RFID »记者从近日召开的全省物联网产业发展推进会获悉，我省已拥有国家级物联网产业研发机构18家，计划到2015年引进物联网领军人才200名、创新团队100个，培育5家以上年销售额超百亿元企业和10家以上年销售额超50亿元企业。
据介绍，最近三年我省物联网产业业务收入年均增长近40%.按照规划，到2015年力争全省物联网产业业务收入突破4000亿元。
RFID »5月初的天府新区，建设中的园区生机勃勃。2010年9月1日至2日，在全省深入实施西部大开发战略工作会议上，我省提出要规划建设天府新区，形成以现代制造业为主、高端服务业集聚、宜业宜商宜居的国际化现代新城区。
1年多的时间过去了，从现代化的天府新城，到以高科技为主打电子信息产业园，从正在建设中的新材料、新能源功能区，到水城新津的有机小镇一座智慧、生态新区正在蓬勃成长。
未来的天府新区还将打造产值在万亿元以上的高技术产业基地和高端制造业基地，打造成西部地区与全球经济、技术、信息、文化交流与合作的通道和平台，成为以现代化制造业为主、高端服务业聚集、宜业宜商宜居的国际 ...
RFID »不断提高人民群众的医保水平，让老百姓有钱看病、看得起病，是成都市基本医疗保障制度建设的核心理念，也是多年来成都市委、市政府一以贯之的追求目标。
从没有基本医疗保险，到有基本医疗保险，又从参加的四个险种，简便到“一卡通”,而且住院报销也不再必须到参保地报销了。随着统筹城乡基本医疗保障制度的建立和完善，一千多万成都人“病有所医、医有所保”的梦想，成为现实。
这一保障机制，不仅仅是在四川省，在整个中国，也是走在前列的
成都市温江区柳城镇居民蒋芬芳，十年来深刻体验了成都医保的三大变化。2001年以前， ...
RFID »中华人民共和国电子普通护照签发启动仪式15日在北京举行，这标志着我国公民的国际旅行证件正式迈入了全数字化时代。
记者了解到，电子普通护照的申办条件、签发时限、收费标准和有效期均与旧版普通护照相同，公民仅需在原有基础上提交本人指纹及签名信息即可依法申请。此外，旧版普通护照在有效期内仍可正常使用，无需换发电子普通护照。
目前，我国的出国人数已由2000年的473.8万人次增至2011年的2031.9万人次，公安机关年均签发普通护照的数量由上世纪90年代中期的100万本跃升至1000万本，且仍以每年近20%的增长率递增，有3800万的中国公民持有普通护照。
Trade »EuPR has developed eco-design guidelines for HDPE bottles after it revealed only 300,000 tonnes are recycled annually, representing only 10%-15% of HDPE waste generated in Europe.
The trade organisation said the guidelines have been created to enable quality recyclate that can be used again in produ ...
Asia »The container shipping industry in Asia is expected to break-even after the second quarter, according to UBS Investment Research, reported the Taipei Times.
After posting heavy first quarter losses, and facing difficulties in raising freight rates, UBS analyst Richard said: "Earnings recovery from ...
China »In April, Cargotec secured new contracts to deliver MacGregor anchor-handling, mooring and towing solutions for 15 offshore support vessels (OSV) of various types being built in China for Asian customers. The ships are being built in several shipyards in China for delivery throughout 2013 and ...
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