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Exporters to bear brunt as shipping lines raise rates

Posted on February 25, 2013 | Leave a comment

A substantial rise in ocean shipping rates is affecting exporters!  Should we hang our hat on increasing exports here in the US?  There are lots of variables, some very volatile. These include freight rates and currency fluctuations as well as labor costs.  The full landed cost will go up on account of this change.

Exporters to bear brunt as shipping lines raise rates , International Shipping News, Shipping News, Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide, Online Daily Newspaper on Hellenic and International Shipping.

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Posted in Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chains

Laser Embeds RFID Tag Antennas

Posted on February 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

One of the problems with RFID technology is expense and the difficulty in doing it. but here is a new method that shows promise, and is actually being used for circuit boards and phones. I can see how you could embed the plastic in a product made with other materials, just to have the RFID info present.  We will reach our goal of tracking everything.

Laser Structuring Method Embeds RFID Tag Antennas in Goods – RFID Journal.

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Posted in Logistics, Production Operations, Shipping, Supply Chains

AAR announce major railroad investment plan for US

Posted on February 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

The American Association of Railroads thinks we need $13 billion for capital expense on rail for freight.  some of the problems include preference to passenger traffic, though there are not that many passenger trains left, and grade crossings, which are hazardous and also stop road traffic for long periods when a freight train goes by.

AAR announce major railroad investment plan for US – Supply Chain Digital.

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