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TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index Saw Record Performance in 2011, Highest Volume in 10 Years

TransCore’s Canadian Spot Market Freight Index had a record-breaking year with the highest annual volume over the last decade. As the transport year wound down in December there was a 4 percent drop year-over-year and a 14 percent decline from November levels.

Economy: Related News

2/1/2012 - Brace for a Slowdown in 2012 While fears of a double-dip recession are easing, GDP and industrial production numbers suggest 2012 will not be as robust as 2011. As recently as June, economists were predicting growth of 3 to 3.5 percent for 2012, but new consensus forecasts are calling for growth of just 2 to 2.5 percent.

Baltic Dry turns wet blanket

One of the world's leading indicators is either waving the red flag of tough times to come, or suggesting things are just starting to get back to normal.

How Merchants Can Cope with Pricing Volatility on Amazon - Part Two

In part two of EcommerceBytes interview with Alasdair McLean-Foreman the founder and CEO of Teikametrics explains the concept of repricing on Amazon.com and how tools such as his can help merchants capitalize on Amazon's dynamic pricing.

China’s Stocks Slide to Lowest Since March 2009 as Small Companies Plunge

China’s stocks (IFB1) fell to the lowest level since March 2009 on concern the European debt crisis will curb exports and a potential cash crunch before the Chinese new year holidays may boost lending costs for small companies.