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ISM: Manufacturing index hits lowest level since 1980
New manufacturing orders continued their downward trend in November, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s latest monthly report..
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LTL transportation news: YRCW, Teamsters reach tentative labor agreement
Taking steps to shore up economic woes due in large part to an ongoing economic slowdown, freight transportation services provider YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said they have reached a tentative agreement to...
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Ocean shipping: Port of Long Beach delays cargo fees
Shippers reliant on the nation’s biggest ocean cargo gateways are getting a reprieve of sorts as Port of Long Beach officials announced that its much maligned “Infrastructure Cargo Fee” is being placed on hold for at least the next six months.
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Air cargo shipping/global logistics: Asia Pacific air cargo traffic still in a tailspin
Shippers sourcing goods from U.S. east coast ports are being asked to support new efforts to attract public and private investment to improve rail infrastructure...
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Diesel prices
Diesel prices went down 4.9 cents this week to $2.615 per gallon, and prices remained below the $4 per gallon mark for the eleventh consecutive week. This week's price is 80.1 cents lower than the price last year at this time.
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Port Security Grants 2009
 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced fiscal year 2009 federal grant programs totaling more than $3 billion in federal funding to assist state and local governments to prepare for terrorist attacks, major disasters or other emergencies. The funding total includes... Click here to continue
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