| In This August 27, 2009 Issue |
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Shippers are seeing record increases in container freight
rates as part of another swing in an increasingly volatile container
shipping spot market, reports Drewry Shipping Consultants.
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Ortec is working with digital map provider Navteq to update
its routing and scheduling solution with traffic congestion pattern
information.
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It's not Antiques Roadshow, but Psion Teklogix is offering a
reward for the oldest working bar code device.
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Air New Zealand denies media reports it colluded with
Emirates to fix cargo prices.
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Logistics and supply chain management company DSC Logistics
announced it has been accepted into the SmartWay Transport Partnership,
a collaboration between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the freight industry designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce
greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, and improve energy
security.
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In separate announcements, truck maker Kenworth rolled out
its diesel-electric hybrid truck and Detroit Diesel completed 25 million
miles of testing on its emissions reduction technology.
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While debates rage in the US over increasing truck weight
limits, Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco is supporting a
move to longer trailers in Europe.
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These articles were those most viewed in last week's
newsletter.
- Teamster Negotiations Ongoing at YRCW and
UPS
YRC Worldwide is continuing negotiations with Teamsters to complete
contract modifications at New Penn; meanwhile, UPS aircraft mechanics
called for a strike vote.
- What Future for YRC Worldwide?
As YRC Worldwide attempts to bring New Penn into the fold on its
agreement with Teamsters to modify its labor agreement, More questions
are surfacing about the company's future. What's your take? Join the
discussion . . .
- Building a Fleet? Try eBay
Penske Truck Leasing announced the availability of direct-to-consumer
used commercial truck sales through eBay Motors.
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