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IMO Rules That Loaded Ocean Containers or Their Contents Must Be Weighed Before Placement on Vessels

The International Maritime Organization has decided to make it mandatory to weigh loaded containers before they are transported by sea. The initiative is designed to enhance safety and prevent pollution of the marine environment.

Orders for Trailer Industry Hit All-Time High in October

October saw a record demand for the trailer industry, with 47,810 net orders placed, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co.

Bridging the Gaps: A Lesson in Supply-Chain Execution

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ALK Launches Truck Energy App; Integrates With TMW

ALK has developed CoPilot Truck Energy, an application offering in-cab, turn-by-turn navigation integrated with oil and gas field mapping.

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Piggyback Technologies Launches Mobile App for Crowd Shipping

Piggyback Technologies has introduced a crowd-based mobile application for shipping in San Diego, Calif., on the Android platform.

DHL Global Mail Changes Name to DHL eCommerce

DHL Global Mail is changing its name to DHL eCommerce.

Transplace Enhances Portal for U.S.-Mexico Customs Management

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and logistics technology, has made enhancements to its Customs Portal.

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Persistent Capacity Shortages Expected to Keep Cost to Ship Goods 'Elevated'

FTR's Shippers Conditions Index for September, at a reading of -6.6, is basically unchanged from the previous month reflecting continued capacity shortages that degrade service and push rates higher. With sustained capacity tightness and fleets now announcing pay increases, the cost to ship goods is expected to remain elevated. The typical slowdown in freight tonnage during the winter months will only offer a minor and short term reprieve with the Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) expected to remain in the current range for the foreseeable future.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Launches E-Bookings on Unisys Cargo Portal

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is now allowing customers to book shipments online through Unisys' Cargo Portal Services (CPS) technology.

Hanson Logistics Begins Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

Hanson Logistics has begun construction of additional deep-frozen storage capacity at its Chicago Consolidation Center.

Sewage Powers Up Industrial Plant, Provides Transportation Fuel

The contents of your toilet could soon be powering your car and helping to provide other transportation fuel.

National Average for Van Rates Continues to Stay Above $2 Per Mile

Available loads and capacity were both up during the week ending Nov. 15, according to DAT Solutions. The number of spot market loads posted on the DAT network of load boards increased 2.7 percent compared to the previous week while the number of van, refrigerated and flatbed trucks rose 4.5 percent.

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