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Oklahoma DOT Automates Vehicle Routing Processes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:00 EST

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Public Safety will automate their oversize/overweight vehicle routing and permitting functions to improve the safety of oversize/overweight vehicle movements and help preserve the state’s transportation infrastructure.

Halfords Launches DC Optimization Initiative

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:20:00 EST

UK retailer Halfords launches plan to revamp its distribution network to support its multi-channel strategy.

IBM Solution Uses Sensors to Speed the Movement of Shipping Containers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:14:00 EST

IBM has introduced software designed to enable companies to extract new business information from sensors to determine the whereabouts and conditions of millions of returnable shipping containers used to transport goods around the world.

Cost Control and Reduction are the “New Normal” for Supply Chains

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST

A new global study on supply chain risk management identifies cost control and reduction as the “new normal.”

Trucking Conditions Improve, but Industry is Still Hurting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST

Trucking conditions have improved to their highest point in a year, but full recovery is still many months away.

FMCSA Amendment To Advance the Global Intermodal Equipment Registry

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will amend the regulations to allow a fifth intermodal equipment marking option. This option will enable the identification of chassis and other intermodal equipment through a system that matches equipment to the responsible provider.

Intermodal Volumes Bounce Back in Third Quarter

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST

Domestic container volumes improved during the third quarter.

Cargo Freight Business is Booming for Brussels Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:59:00 EST

Brussels Airlines had the second best October ever for freight volumes.

Central Freight Lines Improves Driver Visibility with Cheetah Software

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST

LTL carrier Central Freight Lines is improving driver productivity and visibility by using a software solution from Cheetah Software.

Turtle Wax Chooses LeSaint Logistics as its 3PL

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

Turtle Wax has hired LeSaint Logistics to provide warehousing, fulfillment and transportation services.