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ATC Logistics & Electronics (ATCLE), a subsidiary of ATC
Technology Corp. (ATC), has introduced a transportation management
system (TMS) to help customers reduce transportation expense.
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ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. announced it has entered into
a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of AiPoint, a company that
develops and sells shift planning solutions.
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Mobile technology services company Ryzex announced it has
found what it believes to be the oldest working barcode device. As part
of “The Big Upgrade” competition sponsored by Psion Teklogix, the
company invited entries over a two-month period.
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Upp Technology has developed and delivered a Web-based
solution for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to perform
data collection and reporting and to accommodate thousands of vaccine
providers' ordering and reporting needs.
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Despite the economic downturn, the Transported Asset
Protection Association shows growth.
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A group of some 50 produce industry leaders from every stage
of the supply chain came together to begin work on a major initiative to
drive harmonization of standards and audits for Good Agricultural
Practices.
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Barr-Nunn has grown to a fleet of 500 trucks and 1,600
trailers since it was founded in 1982. Started by Bob Sturgeon as
Sturgeon Truck Lines with 10 trucks, the company later bought Barr-Nunn
and merged the two operations.
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The Evans Network of Companies will expand into new areas
with the acquisition of the container drayage, domestic truckload, and
brokerage assets of Land Transportation and Phoenix Transit and
Logistics, the company said.
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September intermodal units were the hightest since November
2008 says the Assocation of American Railroads (AAR).
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These three were the articles most read in last week's
edition.
- DOT Issues Lithium Battery Shipping Advisory
Aviation and transportation safety officials warned of potential hazards
of air shipment of lithium batteries.
- DHL Deploys Disaster Response Teams
Deutsche Post DHL has deployed a Disaster Response Team (DRT) to Padang
Airport in Indonesia at the invitation of the United Nations. The team
has already started handling first incoming aircraft, bringing in
medical supplies and generators, says DHL.
- TIA Announces Updated Temperature Controlled
Course
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) announced it will
offer a newly updated and revised Internet based temperature control
transportation course.
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