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Proposed trucking shutdown may be under way
As reported by LM last week, it appears that a trucking shutdown staged by owner-operators may be under way, according to media reports and Internet discussion boards. Read More
Archers, Daniel, Midland files lawsuit against rail carriers over fuel surcharges
Global agricultural processor Archers Daniel Midland Company (ADM) filed a lawsuit in Minnesota District Court last week against five Class I railroads, whom ADM claims collaborated to fix fuel surcharges, according to various media reports. Read More
C-TPAT validation starts between China and U.S.
With the world focus on China these days being sharpened by the upcoming Olympics and political unrest in Tibet, cargo security has never been a bigger issue, say transport experts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs, CBP) and the General Administration of China Customs seem to agree. Read More
Open Skies needs expansion, says IATA
In an otherwise bleak overview of the air cargo industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said the US-EU Agreement on Open Skies is increasing trans-Atlantic frequencies by 11 percent in April. Read More
Diesel prices inch down…for a change
Diesel prices went in the other direction, falling 2.5 cents to $3.964 per gallon. Even with the decline, this week's price is 117.4 cents higher than the price last year at this time. Read More
Peters eyes private investment funding
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said in a March 26 Las Vegas speech that economists estimate over $400 billion is available in global funding to pay for U.S. highway, bridge and transit projects. Read More
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