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New legislation focuses on a National Freight Fund for infrastructure improvements
A piece of legislation recently introduced pledges to fund the strained freight infrastructure network in the United States. Click here to continue
Domestic problems persist for DHL Express USA
In the latest sign of ongoing problems in the United States, DHL Express USA this week has terminated roughly 80-to-90 percent—or hundreds—of its domestic sales force staffers, LM has learned. Click here to continue
Port of LA/Long Beach maintains “clean trucks” plan working
Authorities at the Port of Long Beach admitted that they had feared significant glitches in the implementation of its “clean trucks” program yesterday. But with few exceptions, the process went well. Click here to continue
More downward pressure on Asia-Pacific demand, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data yesterday indicating a continuing decline in demand for capacity. The situation was even more pronounced in the Asia-Pacific trade lane. Click here to continue
Diesel prices
Diesel prices went down $8.4 cents this week to $3.875 per gallon, and prices remained below the $4 per gallon mark for the third straight week. This week's price is 84 cents higher than the price last year at this time. Click here to continue
Two railroads revenue adequate in 2007
 The Surface Transportation Board (STB) said in a September 26 release it has found that two Class I railroads, the Norfolk Southern Railway Company and the Soo Line Railroad Company were revenue adequate for 2007. All other Class I freight railroads were found to be revenue inadequate for 2007. Click here to continue
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