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April 20, 2009 - In This
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This month's quick poll
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Motorola's Two-Way Communication Help Sears Keep
Deliveries Moving
As part of its continuing goal to provide next day delivery on large
home and garden items, Sears opened its Jacksonville, Florida direct
distribution center in May of 2008. With seven day shipping, consistent,
reliable communications was critical in order to coordinate the large
volume of products that went through receiving and shipping on a daily
basis. MOTOTRBO digital radios are used to enable the entire warehouse
to talk radio to radio without a repeater; the crisp audio enables
conversation even in the noisy environment; and the long lasting
batteries last through multiple shifts for increased productivity.
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Criminal fines totaling $214 million will be paid by three
international airlines for fixing prices in the air cargo industry.
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Trucking Company YRCW Wants to Pledge Property for Teamster
Pensions.
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Continental has received tentative approval to obtain antitrust
immunity. That would allow the carrier to link with the Star Alliance
and form a new joint venture, Atlantic Plus-Plus.
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The government’s Freight Transportation Services Index rose 2% in
February from January’s lowest level in five years.
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At $26 billion, the February 2009 trade index fell sharply from
January's $36.2 billion.
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Though Congress killed funding for the program that allowed Mexican
trucks deeper access to the US, the Owner Operators Independent Drivers
Association vows to continue its quest for a court ruling
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These three articles were those most viewed in the most recent
edition.
- Bill Would Allow Larger Trucks
The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 (H.R. 1799) would
allow states to authorize vehicles with a gross vehicle weight 20%
higher than currently permitted.
- China to US Ocean Transit Times Guaranteed
Old Dominion Freight Line and Hanjin Logistics are now offering a joint
guaranteed less transit time less-than-container load (LCL) service.
- Port Group Urges Opposition to Fees
The logistics community should voice its opposition to the UK
Government's proposed hike in "light dues" says PD Ports executive.
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