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Civil Engineers Give US Ports Infrastructure a 'C' Grade

Port infrastructure is a new category that was assessed in the “2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure,” by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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Rail & Intermodal

New Rail Services Target Food Shippers

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The last quarter of 2013 saw a flurry of activity in the rail sector, in particular, new services targeting food shippers.

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Taking a Fresh Look at the Lease vs. Own Decision

Analyzing the total cost of ownership from the bottom up is the first step.

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Software Solutions

The 2013 FL100

Software and technology providers whose products and services are crucial to the global food supply chain.

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Dole Finalizes Deal With Port of Wilmington

As part of the deal to keep Dole in Delaware, the state will increase the number of cranes to load and unload ships and invest in other upgrades to the port.

OOIDA Files Lawsuit Against the California Air Resources Board

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association seeks an injunction saying the Truck and Bus Regulation is unconstitutional and discriminates against out-of-state truckers.

Chinese Billionaire Pledges $10 Billion For Ukrainian Port

Wang Jing is the same businessman behind a $40 billion plan to cut a canal through Nicaragua.

ABF Freight To Close 30 More Service Terminals

The next 22 consolidations are scheduled for the first part of the new year.

NY/NJ Port Authority Official Resigns Over Controversy

The agency’s director of interstate capital projects David Wildstein leaves over the controversy over unannounced lane closures on the George Washington Bridge.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Port Everglades Gets First Fruit Shipment From Peru

Port Everglades

South American grapes and blueberries could reach some U.S. markets quicker under a new pilot program bringing fruit to south Florida port.

Florida Logistics Center Gets USDA Approval for New Cold Chain Tech

New treatment process stabilizes the cold chain integrity by exposing fruits and vegetables to a more uniform temperature, vastly improving the quality of the products.

Oregon Representative Proposes to Raise Gas Tax

The legislation would nearly double the current federal gas tax, the tax traditionally used to pay for federal transportation projects.

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