LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property September 28, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/203 OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --100% Air Cargo Screening "Nearly Impossible" National Air Cargo's Christopher Alf points to a time-consuming process when he says meeting the requirements of the 9/11 Commission to screen 100% of air cargo is nearly impossible. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/air-cargo-screening-nearly-impossible-0928/ --NY/NJ Ports Approve Air Quality Initiatives The Ports of New York and New Jersey Authority Board of Commissioners have authorized two initiatives to continue ongoing efforts to improve air quality in the region by providing incentives to shipping lines and terminal operators in the Port of New York and New Jersey to operate in a more environmentally friendly manner To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/ny-nj-ports-approve-air-quality-initiatives-0928/ GLOBAL MARKETS -- Cybra In Joint Venture With China CYBRA signed a Smart Shipping Technologies Agreement with China Ministry of Transportation's Waterborne Transportation Institute and Key West Technologies LLC of Yonkers, NY To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/cybra-joint-venture-china-0928/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logistics Today Digital Magazine is the premier resource devoted exclusively to serving the needs of senior-level supply chain, transportation, distribution and logistics operations managers. 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To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/faa-funding-passed-no-bill-0928/ --UPS in Global Effort on Disaster Response UPS announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar initiative to improve the capabilities of relief organizations to respond to global emergencies. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/ups-global-effort-disaster-response-0928/ NEWS IN REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *FedEx Profits Above Initial Expectations (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/fedex-profits-above-initial-expectations-0918/) Better-than-expected FedEx International Priority volume, decisive management actions and our dedicated team members helped drive financial performance above our initial expectations in the first quarter," said Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and CEO of FedEx Corp. *Schneider to Close Two Fueling and Maintenance Facilities (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/schneider-close-fueling-maintenance-facilities-0918/) On November 17, 2009, Schneider National will close two Operating Centers that provide fuel, maintenance and operations support. The two facilities are the least used within the company's network of national driver facilities, the company said. *Greatwide in Agreement With Supervalu (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/greatwide-agreement-supervalu-0918/) Third-party logistics provider (3PL) Greatwide Logistics has renewed and expanded its contract with Supervalu in Pennsylvania. You are subscribed as #email# We encourage your comments and suggestions. Your opinions about the logistics industry hold value and we would like to assist in expressing them. 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