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BorgSolutions’ fleet maintenance management solution Linked
Edition allows dealers/service providers to communicate directly with
fleet managers, automating parts and service requests, says the
company.
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Oracle and E2open announced E2open Logistics Network (ELN) is
now available as an integrated connectivity solution for Oracle
Transportation Management.
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Sen. 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).
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The Blue-Green Coalition praised California Congressional
members for acting on Clean Truck Program.
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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.
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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.
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Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. improved service through its
Northwest gateway into Canada, said the company.
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These three were the articles most read in last week's
edition.
- YRC Regional and Logistics Profitable
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
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
The October 30th weekly proprietary Truckload Index showed demand and
capacity "mostly in line with seasonal trends," according to Morgan
Stanley.
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Volumes are lower, progress continues on
the Panama Canal expansion, pirates are active off Somalia have your
shipping patterns shifted?
A. Have tried northern ports on the West Coast (Oakland, Seattle,
Vancouver, etc.)
B. Have tried Mexican West Coast ports.
C. Plan to use Panama Canal for more freight.
D. Considering shifting away from Suez Canal routing due to piracy
risk.
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