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A stark difference in opinion over truck size and weight remains intact between trucking and rail

247 Customs Broker

On one hand, there are carriers, shippers, and other industry stakeholders asking Congress to change the national twin trailer standard from 28 feet to 33 feet, saying that such a move would have myriad benefits along the lines of improving productivity and increased vehicle safety, among other benefits.

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5 Best Practices for Chemical Logistics Success in Times of Crisis

CLX Logistics

Chemical companies have to partner with third-party logistics providers that can develop customized programs tailored to their industry. An effective two-pronged approach means staying abreast of both the overall transportation market (e.g., Take the Next Step in Lowering Transportation Spend With Intermodal Transportation Solutions.

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Trust in Turkey

Automotive Logistics

As the fortunes of the logistics industry rise and fall with the automotive sector it serves, Turkey looks on the face of it to be a gloomy place to do business right now. Despite the financial setbacks, exports will rise slightly this year, predicts the local Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association (OIB). “We Investment doubts.