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The Port of Virginia will be the first U.S. East Coast stop for a new service by the CKYH steamship alliance. The port rotation on the eight-vessel service is Shanghai, Chiwan, Yantian, Hong Kong, Virginia, and New York.... Integrated Warehouse Systems, a material handling company that specializes in racks and rack products, has moved its corporate offices and warehouse to a newly expanded complex in Romeoville, Ill.... Kardex AG, the Switzerland-based parent company of automated storage systems maker Kardex Remstar International, has purchased the assets of its U.S. competitor, Kardex Systems. The deal includes a production facility in Lewistown, Pa., and the acquisition of the Kardex brands and sales network.... As part of the company's reorganization in the Americas, DHL Express U.S. is being combined with DHL Express International Americas to form a division called DHL Express Americas. The official change will take place mid summer. At that time, Roger Crook, who is currently CEO of International Americas, will become CEO of the newly formed division.