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63rd Annual Food Shippers of America Conference

Carter Logistics

63rd Annual Food Shippers of America Conference. Kenney attended the 63rd Annual Food Shippers of America Conference in Phoenix Arizona from March 11-13 2018. Richard was kind enough to provide us with a firsthand account of the 2-day conference. There were over 2000 attendees at the conference, which took place at the J.W.

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Intermodal Europe is back – and it’s live!

Logistics Business Magazine

Visitor registration is open for Intermodal Europe 2022 , the leading container shipping and intermodal transport event which returns 8 – 10 November to the RAI, Amsterdam. CLICK HERE to register for Intermodal Europe for free.

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Union Pacific rolls out ‘Unified Plan 2020’ to lower OR, improve network efficiency

247 Customs Broker

Taking steps to lower its operating ratio (OR) and reach its objective to operate a safe, reliable, and efficient railroad, Omaha, Neb.-based Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review. About the Author.

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CSX announces plans to sell six ‘non-core’ rail segments

247 Customs Broker

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. These six rail segments, which comprise roughly 650 miles, are considered “non-core properties” by CSX, with CSX saying its decision to solicit them was based on a detailed evaluation of each line and its potential to be operated more effectively by a highly qualified, third party. June 7, 2018.

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STB leadership calls on Union Pacific to provide Precision Scheduled Railroading updates

247 Customs Broker

In a letter written this week to Lance Fritz, chairman, president, and CEO of Class I railroad Union Pacific (UP) , top leadership from the Surface Transportation Board (STB) asked UP to provide the STB with updates regarding planned operating changes recently rolled out by UP. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. About the Author.

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

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The benefits of this policy change would immediately improve operations across the nation’s freight network,” AMT explained to Rep. Without any changes to federal weight restrictions, authorizing twin 33-foot trailers to operate on the national highway network – only where twin 28-foot trailers currently operate – would result in 3.1

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5 Best Practices for Chemical Logistics Success in Times of Crisis

CLX Logistics

With intermodal transportation strategies, where road, rail, sea, and air can all play a part in a successful route, everyone needs to be on the same page to properly coordinate operations between yourself, your partners, and your clients and customers. carrier rates and local players) and the chemical-specific market (e.g.,