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Carrier Selection Challenges

May 1, 2013
Shippers face major challenges finding capacity and maintaining transportation costs in a market where rates are rising.
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Ryder Honors Top Carriers of the Year

August 21, 2012
Carriers are recognized for service quality and operational excellence in the 2011 Ryder Carrier Quality Award.
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Temperature-Controlled Transportation

April 3, 2012
Challenges include capacity and temperature monitoring
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Horizon Lines Releases Green Initiative Progress Report

March 12, 2012

The report describes the carrier's efforts to mitigate environmental impact from shipping operations and intermodal transport and outlines a number of initiatives the company has been pursuing.


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Changes to HOS: What This Means for Shippers

December 22, 2011
The Department Of Transportation announced Dec. 22 a final rule which revises the truck driver hours of service safety requirements for commercial truck drivers.What does this mean for shippers?
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Appointment-Plus's Online Software Improves Dock-scheduling Procedures

November 10, 2011
With assistance from Appointment-Plus's online appointment software, dock personnel can better manage the flow of inbound deliveries, while dock supervisors can better manage staff assignments by knowing specifically the times of these deliveries.
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International Air Passenger Traffic Rises as Freight Demand Contracts

October 31, 2011
Acccording to the International Air Transport Association, worldwide air passenger traffic rose 5.6 percent in September in comparison to 2010's figures.
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Zepol Reports September Vessel Imports Decrease 6.73 Percent

October 14, 2011
Zepol Corporation, a trade intelligence company, has lately reported that U.S. import shipment volume for September, measured in TEUs, decreased 6.73 percent from August and showed a similar decrease of 4.52 percent from September 2010.
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Asia-Pacific Cargo Remains Sluggish

October 3, 2011
The Asia-Pacific region's cargo volumes for the month of August have recently been released - and the results do not appear to be promising.
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Most Motor Carriers Reporting Rate Increases

July 25, 2011
More than 8 in 10 carriers (83 percent) reported rate increases in the recent second quarter Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners LLC.


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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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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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