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Today's Daily News

Michigan Offers Ford Motor Incentive Package Valued At $151 Million
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. approved the Single Business Tax credit valued at more than $151 million over 20 years. If approved by the company, the project will retain a total of 56,200 jobs in Michigan, including up to 13,740 jobs directly by Ford. Read more

China Nanotech Opens New Factory
A manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) in China, announced the opening of a new advanced NPCC factory in Xianygang City, Shaanixi province. The factory will employ a new technology that reduces the cost of producing NPCC as well as increases its range of applications. NPCC is used in the paper manufacturing and polymers industries. Read more

U.S. And Swedish Welding Companies Form Partnership
PCI Energy Services LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Co., and Nordholms Industri Installation AB have formed a partnership to provide welding services in Sweden. Read more

LXE Inc. Reports All-Time Record Revenue Quarter
The wireless computer company's success can be traced back to an upsurge in sales of handheld computers, an increase in service revenues, new container port customers in Asia, and a new vehicle-mounted RFID reader. Read more


Logistics Today Web Forum

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Is Logistics Education Necessary?
"Is there value in earning one of the many certifications offered in the logistics field?"
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Rising cost of warehouse labor
"Some small operators may have issues, but if you are putting a man on a standup gas or electric fork lift, even a power pallet jack, he better be certified and a certified operator should easily be making better than min."
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Hours of Service regulations
"Carriers and drivers have been very vocal about the changes. I haven't heard much from those procuring transportation.  Any opinions out there?"
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