2016 reefer investments to lower average age of reefer fleet to 7.9 year. Maersk Line has ordered 14,800 reefer containers in 2016. This investment is driving the average age of its reefer container fleet down to 7.9 years – well below industry average. All reefers feature built-in Remote Container Management (RCM) technology – a key […]
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Toll partners with Driver Reviver to put a stop to driver fatigue
Driver Reviver, Australia’s iconic road safety initiative, welcomes Toll Group as its major sponsor, with a shared goal of reducing the number of fatalities on the road due to fatigue. In NSW, around 20 per cent of fatal road accidents involve driver fatigue. This year, there have been 63 fatigue related fatalities, up by 62 […]
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ITC Issues MTB Petition Interim Rules
On September 27, 2016 the International Trade Commission (Commission) posted interim rules on the process for issuing Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) duty suspension and reduction applications. These interim rules were posted on the newly established MTB Information page. According to the notice, “The new rules identify the types of entities that may file a petition, […]
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Old Dominion Named Top 100 Trucker by Inbound Logistics
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Sep. 27, 2016) – Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has been named a 2016 Top 100 Trucker by Inbound Logistics. This year’s winners were selected from more than 200 companies in the trucking industry, and will be featured in the magazine’s September issue. This is the fifth year Old Dominion has won this […]
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ASDA UK RENEWS REVERSE LOGISTICS CONTRACT WITH XPO
GREENWICH, Conn. – September 27, 2016 – National British supermarket chain ASDA Stores, Limited has renewed its long-term agreement with XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) for reverse logistics operations. Under the new contract, XPO will continue to manage nine ASDA service centers for the Leeds-based retailer. XPO washes millions of units of returnable transit equipment each […]
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A SESSION ON WORLD HEART DAY WAS ORGANISED WITH SENIOR ART OF LIVING FACULTY
September, 2016 – On the occasion of World Heart Day, Safexpress has organised a session with senior Art of Living Faculty on how to keep your heart healthy. Read more at www.safexpress.com See Also Safexpress Tracking
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ABF Freight Driver Ernie Wood Named Vermont Driver of the Year
The Vermont Truck and Bus Association recognized Wood during a Burlington banquet Wood is also Vermont’s reigning three-axle — grand champion and best pre-trip winner FORT SMITH, Arkansas, September 26, 2016 — ABF Freight®, an ArcBestsm company (Nasdaq: ARCB), is proud to announce Ernie Wood, a professional driver based in Brattleboro, Vermont, has been named […]
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USITC Determines Proposed Rule Change for US-Chile FTA Yarns Would Have Negligible Effect
On September 23, 2016 United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued News Release 16-122 announcing the completion of a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) fact-finding report pertaining to proposed modifications to the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The proposed modifications, include allowing for use of additional non-originating rayon filament yarns in certain woven fabrics. According to […]
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SAFEXPRESS RECENTLY LAUNCHED ITS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART LOGISTICS PARK AT WEST UP
September, 2016 – Safexpress has recently launched its new state-of-the-art Logistics Park at West UP with a strategic location in close proximity to NH-24, NH-91, Yamuna Expressway and NH-2. The magnificent facility with 2,15,000 sq ft area caters to the logistics requirements of the entire Western UP by seamless transit & enhanced connectivity via direct […]
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Toll announces $170 million investment to support Bass Strait trade
Toll Group, Asia Pacific’s leading logistics provider, announced today it is investing $170 million to build two new ships to support trade between Victoria and Tasmania and to meet the demands of continued growth. The new, purpose-built ships, operating between Burnie, Tasmania and Melbourne, Victoria, will provide 40 per cent more freight capacity, more opportunities […]
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