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Truckers prepared to pay more in taxes for greater productivity
At a time of record diesel prices, truckers are willing to pay even more in federal fuel taxes if more highway capacity can be created for the industry. Click here to continue
Supply Chain Security: CBP's Ahern comments on GTX, 100 percent container scanning
The future of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency’s Global Trade Exchange (GTX) initiative and 100 percent container scanning appears to have been put on hold, according to Jayson P. Ahern, CBP Deputy Commissioner.
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Ocean cargo: Port of Tacoma reaches out to a sister city…and an old friend
The Port of Tacoma is ramping up its efforts to stay close to a “sister city” in China while making nice with a neighboring city in the state of Washington. Click here to continue
UPS lowers Q1 earnings expectations due to market conditions
With current economic conditions continuing to hamper domestic volume, UPS announced it has lowered its first quarter earnings expectations. Click here to continue
Diesel prices crack the $4 per gallon mark
After a two week lull when diesel prices dipped slightly, prices are back to their record-setting ways. The average price per gallon spiked 10.4 cents this week, rising to $4.059 per gallon and passing the $4 per gallon mark for the first time. This week's price is 118.2 cents higher than the price last year at this time. Click here to continue
Lawmaker questions TSA on screening program
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) issued a statement April 3 stating that talks are progressing in their effort to achieve a new labor pact before the current agreement expires. Click here to continue
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