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Laptops and smartphones on the New Silk Road

by John Laurenson
Oct 11, 2016
Duisburg is the biggest inland container port in the world, and you've probably never heard of it.
Loading a container on the train for China.
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Will FedEx deliver earnings?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Sep 20, 2016
The company is putting a lot of effort into improving business.
FedEx is trying to decrease its dependence on the postal service.
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The shipping industry sinks as global trade slows

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Aug 31, 2016
Shipbuilders also produce way too much new capacity after the recession.
A fully loaded cargo ship heads out to sea from New York Harbor on August 22, 2016 in New York City.
Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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Last Ditch Effort: The Panama Canal and Peak Trade

The Port of Los Angeles gives a lesson in mega ships

by Katie Long
Aug 24, 2016
East Coast ports can learn a lot from Los Angeles about handling giant ships.
The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, the largest container ship to ever call at a North America port, is docked at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California.
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Last Ditch Effort: The Panama Canal and Peak Trade

Digital trade is booming

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 27, 2016
The flow of data across borders contributes more to global GDP than trade in physical goods.
Cross-border bandwidth is 45 times larger than in 2005, according to McKinsey & Company.
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Free shipping has hidden costs

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 15, 2016
In his new book, “Door to Door,” Edward Humes uncovers the surprising details of global transportation.
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Mississippi River floods could have a major impact on shipping

by Molly Wood
Dec 31, 2015
Record rainfall and floods have already taken lives and damaged communities.
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Panama Canal prepares for bigger vessels

by Lorne Matalon
Dec 30, 2015
The changes will allow for ships that can carry up to three times the cargo.
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'Tis the season for shipping delays

by Mark Garrison
Dec 11, 2015
With more shopping shifting online, UPS is struggling to keep up
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Shopping sites are ready for your business

by Mark Garrison
Nov 27, 2015
Shippers too. That is, if weather and traffic cooperate.
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