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Risk/Compliance

In-Vehicle Video Systems Could Prevent 35% Of Collisions

The study reviewed crash data from 2010 to 2012 and concluded that use of in-vehicle video to monitor driving behaviors could prevent 35% of all collisions involving trucks and buses, saving 801 lives and preventing 39,066 injuries.

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Railex To Open Jacksonville Cold Chain, 3PL Services In June

Railex's innovative cold chain transport and 3PL platform now offers 4-corner national reach for one-stop expedited temperature controlled transportation and warehousing nationwide.

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Perishables, Refrigerated Container Tech Are Causing Modal Shift

A new study from Seabury found 100,000 teu per year of freight has moved from air to sea transport in the last 10 years, with advancements in refrigerated container technology getting credit for the shift.

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Reefer Rates Up A Penny In April

DAT Freight & Analytics

The national average rate for reefers lost 2¢ last week, to drop to $2.26 per mile and below April's average.

Snowman Logistics To Be Listed on India's Stock Exchange

Snowman hopes to use the money it raises from the market to set up new cold storage and ambient warehouses and for working capital requirements.

Software Solutions

Barcoding, Inc. Announces CaptureTech Key Management Solution

The new system leverages RFID and barcode technology to help users efficiently, securely and reliably issue and collect keys.

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EnerSys Launches Online Calculator To Compute Cost of Electric Lift Truck Fleet

Free, interactive tool is the material handling industry’s first online calculator that allows customers to compare monthly costs of liquid propane fuel vs. electricity, using leased lift trucks, batteries and chargers.

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Software & Technology

Welcome To The New FoodLogistics.com!

Our new responsive design will provide the optimal viewing experience across any device, desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

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The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: ‘Pacific Rate Increases Ahead’

Container shipping lines are raising rates on the Asia-U.S. trade lane by $300 per 40-foot container to West Coast ports, and by $400 to all other U.S. ports, starting May 15. This comes on top of the $400 per 40-foot container peak season surcharge that goes into effect on June 15.

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Obama Sends $302 Billion Highway Bill To Congress

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

In its first-ever surface transportation reauthorization proposal last week, the DOT's proposal for transportation spending will be spread out over four years with $150 billion coming from a one-time infusion of funds generated from corporate tax reforms.

Congestion Costs Transportation Industry $9.2 Billion in 2013

American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)

Research by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) says the delays totaled over 141 million hours of lost productivity, the equivilent to over 51,000 truck drivers sitting idle for a working year.

Kraft To Eliminate Its Private Fleet

Kraft's moves are part of their broader integrated supply chain focus on supplier integration, to use the scale and capabilities of our strategic supplier partners.

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