LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property October 5, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/205 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The field proven 3G powerhouse. Empower your mobile workers with the rugged, flexible 3G MC75 and make potentially tough situations easier. Click here for your FREE 2G/3G Whitepaper today to learn more. http://promo.symbol.com/27141 ---------------------------------------- OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --ALK Updates Navigator Software ALK Technologies has updated truck-restricted roadways and hazardous materials restrictions as well as weight allowances used by its PC*Miler Navigator device. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/alk-updates-navigator-software-1005/ --Georgia Ports Receive Harbor Funding The US House of Representatives approved a conference report which includes $21.712 million for Georgia harbor expansion. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/georgia-ports-receive-harbor-funding-1005/ GLOBAL MARKETS --EU Clears Ocean Carrier Cooperatives Ocean shipping lines may enter into cooperation for the purpose of providing a joint service to transport cargo, says the European Commission. That block exemption has been extended to April 2015. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/eu-clears-ocian-carrier-cooperatives-1005/ --NITL Applauds Support For Rotterdam Rules The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) said it applauds the "growing support of countries in signing on to a new international cargo liability convention known by its informal title as the Rotterdam Rules." To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/nitl-support-rotterdam-rules-1005/ ---------------------------------------- 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. The issue is emailed to digital subscribers twice a month--providing you most updated news and trends in timely manner. Click Here (http://penton.ebookhost.net/lt/7) , to view the most recent digital issue or receive your issue via email by subscribing now( https://penton-sub.halldata.com/site/PEN000876TAnew/init.do ---------------------------------------- LOGISTICS SERVICES --Longshoremen Approve Contract Extension The International Longshoreman's Association reached an agreement one year ahead of its contract expiration, approving a two-year extension. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/longshoremen-approve-contract-extension-1005/ --Truckload Demand Continues Improvement Morgan Stanley reported in its latest proprietary Truckload Freight Index that volumes had improved but at a pace slower than the normal seasonality. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/truckload-index-continues-rise-1005/ NEWS IN REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *100% Air Cargo Screening "Nearly Impossible" (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/air-cargo-screening-nearly-impossible-0928/) 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. *Rotterdam Rules Supported (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/rotterdam-rules-supported-0928/) The Rotterdam Rules, governing maritime carriage of goods, have been endorsed by at least 16 nations *UPS in Global Effort on Disaster Response (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/ups-global-effort-disaster-response-0928/) UPS announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar initiative to improve the capabilities of relief organizations to respond to global emergencies. 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