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Two leading supply chain recruiting organizations, Logistics Horizons and LogiPros, have joined forces to create Optimum Supply Chain Recruiters. The newly formed organization specializes in executive recruitment services for distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics service providers. ... In 2009, DHL plans to introduce a new Economy Select International service, its first deferred international (day-definite shipping) service for U.S. customers. The carrier will also launch inbound and outbound International Express services, offering 9 a.m. and 12 noon delivery to select destinations internationally. ... (AA Cargo) is joining a new e-freight initiative designed to help move the industry toward paperless documentation. The program, which is being facilitated by the International Air Transport Association, effectively eliminates the need to send 12 paper documents with air-cargo shipments. ... Ryder System has purchased the assets of Transpacific Container Terminal Ltd., a Canadian network of off-dock import/export container terminal facilities. Ryder has also acquired CRSA Logistics Ltd., which provides trans-Pacific end-to-end transportation management and supply chain services for Canadian retailers. As part of the deal, Ryder will also acquire CRSA facilities in Shanghai and Hong Kong.