Europe Examines Economic Impact on Truckers 

The European Union will examine what measures are needed to preserve its trucking industry....

TMW Systems and WebTech Wireless Join in Fleet Management Solution 

Transportation software provider TMW Systems announced a partnership with WebTech Wireless....

ClearOrbit Teams With WMS Provider 

Supply chain execution system provider ClearOrbit will add warehouse management system functions of Foxfire....

Wireless Matrix and SkyTerra Extend Contract 

Wireless Matrix will continue seamless integration of satellite data services and cellular data service with contract extension....

Schenker Moves to “Green” Terminal 

DB Schenker said it is building a “green” mega-hub in Melbourne....

Federal Maritime Claim of Harm in LA Port Program Denied 

The Federal Maritime Commission has failed to establish irreparable harm will result from the California ports' Clean Truck Program, says US District Court judge....

Ports Push Environmental Policy 

As part of its effort to build on environmental initiatives, the Georgia Ports Authority will formalize an Environmental Policy....

Rail Competition Hearings Set 

Public hearings are set for May 18 and 19, 2009 for the US Surface Transportation Board (STB) to consider issues related to access and competition in the railroad industry....

DHL to Move to Cincinnati, Deal With UPS a No Go 

The two carriers couldn’t reach a conclusive agreement acceptable to both. DHL will be moving its US gateway back to Cincinnati....

Protectionism Concerns Supply Chain Executives 

Negatives and positives are expressed by supply chain managers who responded to a survey recently conducted by BDP International. ...

Shippers Slightly Less Pessimistic; Intermodal Gaining Share 

Freight volumes are still depressed, but shippers are more optimistic, says the 16th semi-annual Freight Pulse Survey by Morgan Stanley Research North America....

Oracle Buys Sun Microsystems 

Oracle, the enterprise software provider will acquire Sun, developer of Solaris and Java, for $7.4 billion....

Bayer MaterialScience Selects Menlo 

Menlo Worldwide Logistics LLC has launched an integrated transportation planning program to optimize Bayer MaterialScience LLC NAFTA transportation operations....

Global Mission Asks, Can You Hear Me Now? 

More a proof of concept than an actual tracking exercise, EMS Sky Connect will follow a Cessna CJ2 as it circles the globe....

Maritime Operators Must Act, Says Drewry 

Before the capacity crisis becomes a disaster, carriers must take action, says a report by Drewry Shipping Consultants....

Import Container Volumes Hit 7-Year Low 

February marked a seven-year low in import ocean container volumes that won't top 1 million again before May....

Port Seeks Terminal Operator 

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is looking for a private party to lease and operate the Port of Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal....

Transportation Group Surveys Operating Data 

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) will provide a monthly report based on a survey of the operations of a select group of third party logistics providers....

Forwarders and 3PLs Focus on IT 

With changes coming in European customs processing, freight forwarders and logistics services providers are improving efficiency with technology....

Export Compliance Tool Aids Smaller Firms 

Export-On-Demand is a Web-based solution for small- to medium-sized exporters....

CSX Posts Solid Results 

A 17% volume decline for eastern rail carrier CSX didn't entirely dampen first-quarter operating results....

Owner-Operators Continue Fight on Mexican Trucks 

Though Congress killed funding for the program that allowed Mexican trucks deeper access to the US, the Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association vows to continue its quest for a court ruling....

US Trade Gap Narrows 

At $26 billion, the February 2009 trade fell sharply from January's $36.2 billion....

Freight Stats Offer Glimmer of Hope 

The government’s Freight Transportation Services Index rose 2% in February from January’s lowest level in five years....

Continental Seeks a Joint Venture 

Continental has received tentative approval to obtain antitrust immunity. That would allow the carrier to link with the Star Alliance and form a new joint venture, Atlantic Plus-Plus....

YRC Offers Property For Pensions 

Trucking Company YRCW Wants to Pledge Property for Teamster Pensions....

Three More Airlines Pay Price Fixing Fines 

Criminal fines totaling $214 million will be paid by three international airlines for fixing prices in the air cargo industry....

UPS Freight Expands in Mexico 

UPS will offer door-to-door service to and from Mexico using five border crossings in Texas, Arizona and California....

TNT Express Volumes Down But Stabilizing 

Though first-quarter volumes are down for TNT's Express operation, the company said in a release preceding its earnings announcement the situation has stabilized....

Signs of Spring for Transportation? 

As Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke talks about “green shoots” sprouting in some financial markets, inventories might be ripe for restocking. ...

Bill Would Allow Larger Trucks 

The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 (H.R. 1799) would allow states to authorize vehicles with a gross vehicle weight 20% higher than currently permitted. ...

Port Group Urges Opposition to Fees 

The logistics community should voice its opposition to the UK Government's proposed hike in “light dues” says PD Ports....

TNT and Con-way Launch Europe Service 

Con-way will handle US origin and destination moves for partner TNT who will similarly employ its road network in Europe and connect via TNT's air hubs. ...

Maersk Begins Service At Wilmington 

Container Ship Begins Calls at North Carolina Port...

RFID Tracks Nuclear Material, Hazmat and More 

Nuclear material container data is acquired around the clock in real-time using tailored radio frequency identification (RFID), providing an extra degree of safety and security....

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