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DOT Grants Millions for Rail Line Relocation Projects

March 5, 2012

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $17 million for rail line relocation projects across the U.S.


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DOT Bans Handheld Cell Phones

January 5, 2012
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have handed down a new joint rule prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using handheld mobile phones while driving.
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Now is the Time to Stand Up for Our Shippers

October 5, 2011
In last month’s edition of World Trade 100, I discussed two crucial advocacy issues that have recently been considered by NASSTRAC, including modifications to pre-existing rules regarding drivers’ service hours and truck size and weight limitations (SHIPA).
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Hi-Tech Transportation

May 2, 2011
Technology continues to transform basic functions and optimize operations.
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Shipping Dangerous Goods

September 8, 2010
Complex regulations from multi-governing agencies complicate hazardous chemicals transportation.
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Regulatory Update: Transportation, the Environment, and Shipper Choices

July 31, 2010

Political leaders don’t fully appreciate trucking’s role in transportation.


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KC SmartPort Momentum

Kansas City SmartPort Momentum 2013 focused on 3PLs, the issues facing the industry, and the role or logistics in economic development

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GT Nexus podcast

Supply chain visibility is an appealing yet elusive capability for most companies. While most recognize the significant benefits that would accrue from comprehensive visibility, few have made it a reality across their global operations. Part of the problem companies seem to have in embracing and implementing visibility is the lack of a comprehensive definition or firm understanding of the transformational potential. In this podcast, World Trade and GT Nexus will discuss the definitions and opportunities as well as how new cloud technology platforms are driving significant value to major companies today.

Speaker: Greg Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder of GT Nexus

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