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U.S. Senators call for antitrust investigation into proposed UPS-DHL deal
Deal is considered anti-competitive by politicians, may cause 'economic disruption'. Click here to continue
IATA alarmed as freight volumes contract
A clarion call of alarm was sounded yesterday as The International Air Transport Association (IATA) stated that global traffic data for June indicates a slowing of demand growth for air transport. Click here to continue
Railroad safety: U.S. Senate signs off on railroad safety legislation
Despite proposed safety improvements, industry experts say changes could limit rail productivity, be costly for shippers. Click here to continue
3PL News: C.H. Robinson Worldwide acquires Transera
Non-asset based third party logistics (3PL) services provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. said today it has acquired certain operating subsidiaries of Transera International Holdings (Transera), a Calgary, Alberta-based freight forwarder. Click here to continue
Diesel prices
Diesel prices were down 10.1 cents this week to $4.502 per gallon. This week's price is 160.4 cents higher than the price last year at this time. Click here to continue
Peters describes plan for surface bill
 U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters unveiled the Bush Administration’s new plan to “refocus, reform and renew the national approach to highway and transit systems in America.” The plan was immediately panned by the Democratic chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Click here to continue
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