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U.S. Sees Positive Growth in Freight Shipment in March

Shipment volume and total freight payments continued to climb in March, ending the first quarter of the year on a high note. Bad weather continued to plague many parts of the country, but transportation seemed to be less affected than in January and February.

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CaroTrans Launches Direct Le Havre-Houston LCL Export Service

CaroTrans International, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a weekly less-than-containerload export service from Le Havre, France to Houston.

Kuehne & Nagel Expands LCL Services in Asia-Pacific, Europe

Kuehne & Nagel has expanded its offering of less-than-containerload (LCL) services in the Asia-Pacific and Europe-Australia trades.

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Freight Rates on New Railway in China to Be 'Market Driven'

China's National Development and Reform Commission has announced that freight rates on the new 179-kilometer Zhunchi Railway, which is due to open in June, will be determined by the carrier, its clients and investors.

XPO Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of Pacer International

XPO Logistics Inc. has completed its acquisition of Pacer International Inc.

'Smart' Trains Impact Conversion from Truck to Rail

Think hybrids that go 60 miles on a gallon are efficient? Trains can go eight times as far with 2,000 pounds in their backseat. And they're only getting smarter.

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Logistics Hub Construction in Oman to Commence

Construction on the South Batinah Logistics Hub, a strategic initiative of the Omani government to kick-start the growth of a logistics-based economic sector in the Sultanate, will be launched this year. Covering 9,000 hectares, the hub will incorporate Oman’s first ever inland port as well as dedicated zones earmarked for multimodal connectivity, light industries, value-adding activities, commercial services, warehousing and logistics, urban and residential developments, hotels and convention centres, and leisure areas.

Ottawa's Rail Grain Transportation Legislation 'Heavy-handed'

CN expressed disappointment with Canadian government legislation tabled by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt to increase regulatory intrusion and oversight for rail grain transportation, and to introduce new rules for the extension of interswitching limits in the rail industry.

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Transportation Today: A Snapshot

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Aiming to Boost Rail Freight, China Completes Tunnel Linking Pakistan

China has completed constructing one of its longest tunnels which will help it build a rail link with Pakistan. It has also announced plans for building the world's longest undersea tunnel, measuring 123 kilometers (km) to link two major cities.

Cutting-Edge Ideas for Optimizing the Supply Chain

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Four Transportation Trends That Are Transforming Retail

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