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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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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.,

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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 based Class I railroad Union Pacific (UP) this week rolled out its Unified Plan 2020. balancing train movements to improve the utilization of crews and rail assets. .

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

247 Customs Broker

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. About the Author. Contact Jeff Berman.

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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. wrote Begeman and Miller. “In

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Trust in Turkey

Automotive Logistics

The biggest parts supplier operating in Turkey is Bosch, with revenue of $901m in 2016, largely derived from locally produced brake systems, according to figures published by the country’s investment agency. And the OEM’s operation in Izmit is fairly small anyway, having made 38,319 Civic sedans last year, largely for the local market. .