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Ocean Ports & Carriers

CMA CGM Introduces Advance Reefer Technology

CLIMACTIVE is the latest technology for an optimized transport of fruits and vegetables.

Climactive

Spot Freight Market Tightens, Capacity Improves

DAT Freight & Analytics

Shippers posted 3 percent fewer spot market loads while available capacity improved 5 percent during the week ending Sept. 1.

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Walmart Pilots Crowd-Sourced Last-Mile Grocery Delivery Service

Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI)

Spark Delivery is a crowd-sourced delivery platform that provides drivers with the ability to sign up for windows of time that work best for their schedule as well as grocery delivery order details, navigation assistance and more.

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Autonomous Technology Threatens Thousands of Jobs

As autonomous transportation technology continues to develop, the potential threat of truckers losing their job continues to increase.

Trucks

Kroger Expands Home Delivery to Half of its Stores

More than half of Kroger stores will offer home delivery through its Instacart partnership starting Thursday.

Kroger

ATRI Research Quantifies Benefits of Hours-of-Service Flexibility: Reduced Driving Time and Lower Costs

American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)

The American Transportation Research Institute released the results of a new analysis on the potential benefits of allowing commercial drivers additional flexibility when they take required hours-of-service breaks.

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Truckload Capacity Tightens Ahead of Labor Day Holiday

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Software Solutions

How to Ensure Food Safety in Transit With Smart Sensors

With complex requirements for food safety during transport and storage, it’s no surprise that even the most well-regarded and established brands can be tarnished by illnesses resulting from defects in the shipping chain.

Paul Washicko

Continuous Gains in Efficiency Ensure Diesel Power is a Technology of Choice for Tomorrow’s Commercial Trucks

Diesel Technology Forum

Diesel technology is projected to retain a dominant role in the future, even as potential grows for new alternative fuels and powertrain options for commercial trucks.

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Infinity Transportation Logistics to buy New Next-Generation Refrigerated Intermodal Containers

ITL is also increasing staff and office space to accommodate the growth and demand.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Puerto Coronel Focuses on Container Operations to Increase Seafood Exports

The leading port operator in Chile’s central/south region projects a 30 percent growth in shipments of aquatic products, including salmon and frozen mussels, to end the year.

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Driver Shortage Pressures More Restaurants to Buy Local

Restaurants turn to locally-sourced ingredients as U.S. shipping rates jumped 14 percent in the last year.

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