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Friday, September 10, 2010

Cargo & Liability insurance: How to ride the tightrope
Cargo insurance is the oldest type of insurance in existence, yet it’s often the least understood. Whether you are a transportation intermediary or a shipper, here are some cargo insurance buying tips from the unique perspective of an insurance insider.
Posted on 09/10 at 10:00 AM
Features • Global Logistics • Supply Chain • Transportation • Exports • Imports • Cargo Insurance • Cargo Liability • Permalink


Logistics Freight forwarding volumes return
Freight forwarders have been trying to remain confident during the rocky economic rebound. However, industry analysts report that demand has recovered at a remarkable rate in 2010, signaling a whole new set of challenges for forwarders and shippers alike.
Posted on 09/10 at 10:00 AM
Special Reports • Freight • Transportation • Logistics • Trade • Permalink


2010 Ocean Shipping Roundtable: Close quarters
Dwindling space and risings rates have caused major disruptions for U.S. importers over the first half of 2010. How long will these challenges persist on the high seas? We’ve asked a couple experts to explain what ocean shippers can expect for the rest of this year.
Posted on 09/10 at 10:00 AM
Features • Transportation Trends • Global Trade • Container • Transportation • Logistics • Trade • Ocean Shipping • Imports • Permalink


Rail carload volumes hit 2010 high, says AAR
As has been the case in recent weeks, volumes for U.S. railroads continue to be record-breaking and the week ending September 4 was no exception, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Posted on 09/10 at 06:57 AM
News • Railroad • Intermodal • AAR • Carload • Permalink


Thursday, September 09, 2010

Agricultural shippers face added container chassis expense
In a letter sent to shippers today, the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), said several major ocean carriers will no longer be providing container chassis.
Posted on 09/09 at 06:20 PM
News • Truck • Freight • Railroad • Container • Transportation • Permalink


Norfolk Southern officially opens up Heartland Corridor
Earlier today, Class I railroad carrier Norfolk Southern officially opened up its long-awaited Heartland Corridor, a public-private partnership between NS and Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and the federal government
Posted on 09/09 at 01:33 PM
News • AAR • Accenture • Norfolk Southern • Crescent Corridor • Heartland Corridor • Permalink


BTS Freight Transportation Services Index is up in July
The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that its Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.4 percent in July, following a 0.2 increase in June.
Posted on 09/09 at 12:11 PM
News • Freight Transportation Service Index • Department of Transportation • Permalink


Crowley makes inroads into Puerto Rico with acquisition
In an effort to provide more value-added services to Puerto Rico-based shippers, Crowley Maritime Corporation’s logistics group announced it has acquired Islandwide Air and Ocean.
Posted on 09/09 at 10:58 AM
News • Warehouse • Logistics • LCL • Crowley • Puerto Rico • Islandwide Air and Ocean • Permalink


Panjiva data shows slight gains in U.S.-bound shipments
The number of global manufacturers shipping to the United States inched up from July to August, according to data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers.
Posted on 09/09 at 08:25 AM
News • Global Trade • Panjiva • Shipments • Permalink


Wanted: Infrastructure funding
At a Labor Day rally in Milwaukee, President Barack Obama heralded the White House’s ambitious six-year, $50 billion plan to expand and upgrade U.S. roads, railways, and runways, which, he said, can enable the country to have the “best infrastructure in the world.”
Posted on 09/09 at 07:25 AM
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