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Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said he is working in partnership with the US Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) inspector general to update current port security procedures to better protect against biological and chemical threats, reports the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL). To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/senator-rockefeller-container-security-update-1109/ ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- GLOBAL MARKETS --Blue-Green Coalition Praises Port Action The Blue-Green Coalition praised California Congressional members for acting on Clean Truck Program. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/blue-green-coalition-praises-port-action-1109/ --New Barge Service In Brazil Damco Brazil is working with a local barge operator using the River Madeira that connects with the port of Manaus on the Amazonia River to connect with other main ports such as Panama. The service has made Porto Velho an internationally connected port via Manaus, says Damco. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/river-barge-service-brazil-panama-1109/ LOGISTICS SERVICES --Bulgarian Terminal for Schenker On Schedule Slated for full operation in spring 2010, DB Schenker's Sophia, Bulgaria terminal construction is on schedule, the company says. The _10 million center in Bozhuriste is 20 minutes from the center of Sophia. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/bulgarian-terminal-schenker-schedule-1109/ --Old Dominion Improves Canada Gateway Flow Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. improved service through its Northwest gateway into Canada, said the company. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/old-dominion-improves-canada-gateway-flow-1109/ NEWS REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *YRC Regional and Logistics Profitable (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/yrc-regional-logistics-profitable-1102/) A $293,000 profit at YRC Worldwide's YRC Regional group put it barely in the black. Its logistics group posted a $6 million profit while the consolidated results of all YRC Worldwide operations lost $117 million in the third quarter. *Hours of Service Under Review Again (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/hours-service-review-again-1102/) The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) reported that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will review driver hours of service rules and issue a new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) within nine months. *Truckload Demand In Line With Seasonal Trends (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/truckload-demand-seasonal-trends-1102/) The October 30th weekly proprietary Truckload Index showed demand and capacity "mostly in line with seasonal trends," according to Morgan Stanley. 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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