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Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.It is interesting to note the efforts of rail labor to fo

We've taken notice in this column before about the explosive U.S. growth of inland intermodal hubs a

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:Until recently we were using a small broker to

When I flick on the television late at night to catch the baseball scores, I often find myself trans

The days of low-cost oil are long gone and they are not coming back. Many economists and scientists

What a difference a decade can make. Ten years ago, rail intermodal executives had an exceedingly di

The Transportation Security Administration's Transportation Worker Identification Credential program

With new diplomatic passport in hand, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson soon will begin traveling the

It would be easy to write off Britain's recent foiling of the plot to blow up U.S.-bound airliners a

U.S. economic growth is slowing as a cooling housing sector and rising gasoline prices constrain con

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.The airline industry furor following the announcement in

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:We are a registered freight forwarder. We have

Two big anniversaries are coming up for the Department of Homeland Security. Sept. 11 will mark the

The boss asks you to trim the budget 10 percent and then you come in over budget. Why? It's a good b

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.The boss asks you to trim the budget 10 percent and then

I read an article recently indicating that when shippers consider jumbo container ships, most of the

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:My question concerns how long a carrier has to

As a trade columnist and consultant, I can think of few professional events that can top the immense

If you look carefully, the facades are still there - Cunard, Norton Lilly, Kerr Steamship, United St

Containerization's benefits aren't spread equallyThe JoC's July 21 issue containing the spec

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.It''s said politics and religion are two topics best avoi

A dangerous trend is emerging in many industrialized countries. Widespread pockets of anti-globaliza

The nation, if not the world, has long marveled at California's pioneering policies, from the proper

The recent golden anniversary of containerization seems to have resulted in the hagiography of Malco

By and large, global companies welcome China's growing integration into the international supply cha

Congestion, competition, capacity, conservation and connectivity are the major challenges facing the

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Congestion, competition, capacity, conservation and conne

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Reports of a current or pending economic slowdown are pil

Have the Maritime Transportation Security Act's regulations, guidelines, and navigation and informat

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:I received notice from a collection agency aski

While there are several issues contributing to today's high shipping costs, some of the most signifi

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.With the financial box scores on transport''s second quar

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.Q:My question is regarding your June 12, 2006 art

Copyright 2006, Traffic World, Inc.For 119 years, the Interstate Commerce Commission and its

All of a sudden, it seems the country is discovering that the transportation system is congested. Th

Google "Corps of Engineers" and "boondoggle" and you get 43,900 references. For years the agency has

For 119 years, the Interstate Commerce Commission and its successor Surface Transportation Board hav

"TWIC must be implemented right the first time"- Draft recommendations regarding the Transpo

Excuses, mistakes, lies and apathyGary Ferrulli's column, "Where is customer service?" in th

How much does cargo volume jump during the annual peak season for containerized imports? Here are so