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YRC Logistics has completed its acquisition of Shanghai Jiayu Logistics Co., one of the largest providers of truckload and less-than-truckload ground transportation service in China. ... Employees of Agility, TNT, and UPS held a joint session in Singapore in August to train for field response to large-scale disasters. The Logistics Emergency Teams have been organized to support humanitarian response operations under the auspices of the World Economic Forum. ... Ryder System is acquiring the assets of Gordon Truck Leasing, a truck leasing, commercial truck rental, and fleet services company headquartered in Philadelphia. ... FedEx Freight Canada has received a Partners in Protection certification from the Canada Border Services Agency. The government program helps enhance border and supply chain security, combat organized crime and terrorism, and prevent smuggling across the Canadian border. ... Worthington Steelpac Systems has acquired the assets of Laser Products, a steel rack fabricator that primarily serves the automotive industry. Laser's facilities are located in North Lewisburg, Ohio, and Greensburg, Ind. ... Boston Rack, a storage systems integrator, is officially changing its name to Boston Rack International to reflect the company's expansion into international markets. ... FedEx Express is rolling out domestic service in Mexico with a next-business-day service known as FedEx Express Nacional. ... Optical disc replicator JVC Disc America Inc. is shortening its name to JVC America Inc. to reflect its expansion into supply chain management, contract packaging, fulfillment, and reverse logistics.

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