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Industry Update: Trucking and Energy

The Trucking Industry Focuses on Energy Efficiency

Troubled by high and volatile fuel costs, shippers and carries are responding with transportation strategies that improve efficiency while containing costs.
June 1, 2013
Truckers say the bottom line is, they need to be willing to continue to invest to drive higher efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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The Silver Lining in Record High Diesel Fuel Prices

April 2, 2013
Yes, rising fuel costs are a concern... but it is not as bad as you might think. In this exclusive World Trade 100 Partner Blog, John Flynn, from Fleet Advantage, looks on the bright side.
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Opposition to Ore. Carbon Standard

January 4, 2013
A group of fuel users, consumers and business organizations opposed to the adoption of the proposed Clean Fuels Program in Oregon joined to form Oregonians for Sound Fuel Policy.
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Fuel Economy Standards will Cost Highways Billions

September 5, 2012
ARTBA says that higher gas mileage requirements for vehicles enacted this week by the Obama administration will make less fuel tax money available to pay for construction projects in the future.
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States Explore New Ways to Tax Motorists for Road Repair

June 5, 2012
States desperately search to pay for highway and bridge repair and improvements without relying on the per-gallon gasoline tax widely viewed as all but obsolete.
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Safeguard Your Supply Chain Against Rising Oil Prices

January 6, 2012
As the cost of fuel continues to rise beyond the usual average, network optimization can actually help you achieve a balance between inventory costs, labor costs, and distribution center location.
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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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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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