Speaker:
Dr. Michael Andrews, Chief Economist, PIERS® Global Intelligence Solutions
Opening Remarks:
Peter T. Leach, Senior Editor, The Journal of Commerce
Sealing
the deal
Trans-Pacific shippers will pay more in fuel surcharges this year, but
base rates will remain flat.
Special
Supplement: Breakbulk
Summer 2008
Contents
Customs Update: Laptop
computer searches
Traveling on business? Taking your laptop, cellphone or PDA? U.S. Customs
can legally inspect your devices without probable cause, so
here are some tips to help protect yourself and your sensitive data.
"Transportation
technology providers are seeing the transformation
of container automation technology to meet environmental needs in addition
to terminal velocity and security initiatives."
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the publication that Arthur Tappan and Samuel F.B. Morse launched 179
years ago. Continue
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