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Paced By Durable Goods, Manufacturing Productivity Rises 2.6%
Manufacturing productivity increased at an annual rate of 2.6% from April through June of this year, according to revised second-quarter 2006 figures released September 6 by the U.S. Labor Department. Output rose at an annual rate of 5.1% and workers' hours increased 2.4%. Read more

UPS Opens Ontario Logistics Center
UPS has announced the opening of an 800,000-square-foot logistics campus in Burlington, Ontario, for UPS Supply Chain Solutions. The second largest UPS logistics facility in North America, the Burlington complex was built at a cost of $80 million (CAN) and takes its place in a growing strategic logistics network that includes campuses in Louisville, Ky.; Mira Loma, Calif.; Roermond, Netherlands, and Singapore. Read more

Company President Arrested For Allegedly Exporting Nuclear Weapons Equipment
The Associated Press reported on Aug. 25 the following: The president of precision instrument maker Mitutoyo Corp. was arrested in the alleged export to Malaysia of equipment that can be used in making nuclear weapons, officials said Friday. Read more

Auto Body Toolmart Completes New Headquarters And Distribution Center
The new facility will mark a consolidation and relocation of the company's operations from Cary, Ill., and Sun Valley, Calif., to Elgin, Ill. Read more

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California Adds $60 Container Tax
"California State Bill 927 was passed late on August 31st and is being sent to Governor Schwarzenegger for signature. The major difference between this and other such proposed bills is that it assesses the fees against the owner of the cargo."
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Write The Caption For This Cartoon - New Comic!
"The winner of last month's competition was Don Wagner from Exceed Consulting of Columbus, Ohio. Here's another chance for fame and glory. Put on your funny cap and write a caption for this month's comic."
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Having Capacity Issues This Season?
"We're in the middle of peak season. Some shippers have lengthened shipping lead times. Others made firmer commitments with their carriers. Still others are using brokers to find space. What solutions are working for you in finding capacity?"
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Wal-Mart's Fuel Cell Trials
Short-term, Wal-Mart is testing the viability of fuel cells. Long-term, maybe Wal-Mart will become a major player in the hydrogen economy. Today the infrastructure still doesn't exist and the costs are still fairly high. Read more.

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