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Bipartisan Effort Revived to Enhance Freight Rail Service in the US

In a joint effort to address the ongoing challenges of unreliable rail service and high shipping costs faced by American businesses, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) have reintroduced the Reliable Rail Service Act. Supported by various industry stakeholders, including agriculture, labor, energy, and manufacturing organizations, the legislation aims to bring about […]

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Shippers Cautious About Freight Services Amid Labor Disputes

In recent days, FreightWaves’ reporter Noi Mahoney covered the ongoing Canadian port strike. The articles titled “Dockworkers at Canada’s West Coast ports launch strike” and “Dockworkers strike continues at Canada’s West Coast ports” shed light on the situation. (Link to articles and Thursday’s FreightWaves Now appearance can be found in the original report.) Here’s a […]

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Os robôs vão substituir humanos em depósitos de mercadorias?

Fonte: Freightwaves A crescente automação de tarefas como coleta, classificação, carregamento e descarregamento de remessas com robôs inteligentes pode levar a um futuro na logística de armazéns na qual a automação predomine e o envolvimento humano diminua significativamente.  Especialistas dizem que a chave para depósitos e centros de distribuição da cadeia de suprimentos de amanhã […]

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CDC to Prolong Dog Import Restrictions Amidst Enzootic Rabies Risk

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has made an important announcement regarding the extension of current restrictions on imported dogs from countries identified as having a high risk of enzootic rabies. The extension is set to last for an additional year, until July 31, 2024. This measure applies to all dogs that have been present […]

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Tempos turbulentos para a indústrias de caminhões e frete

À medida em que os volumes de mercadorias regressam aos níveis pré-pandemia, as indústrias de caminhões e frete, que registraram um crescimento sem precedentes durante a pandemia de COVID 19, enfrentam agora um período desafiador. Segundo Craig Fuller, presidente e CEO da empresa midiática da cadeia de suprimentos FreightWaves, as condições atuais do mercado são […]

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Understanding TIB Closure Procedures for Customs Brokers

The NCBFAA Customs Committee Shares Important Guidelines on Closing Temporary Importation Bonds (TIBs) Customs brokers are advised to familiarize themselves with the procedures for closing Temporary Importation Bonds (TIBs), as highlighted by the NCBFAA Customs Committee. The necessary information can be found in the Trade-External section of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Business Rules […]

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Diversificação da cadeia de suprimentos muda dinâmica do mercado de fretes

O mercado de frete nos Estados Unidos observou mudanças consideráveis nas demandas, indicando uma mudança na dinâmica da cadeia de suprimentos. Ao analisar as solicitações de capacidade dos carregadores (OTVI), uma comparação com junho de 2019 demonstra uma perceptível redistribuição de carga para a metade leste do país. A região sudoeste, particularmente o Texas, apresentou […]

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Indústria de caminhões e ônibus corre contra o tempo para cumprir meta de emissão zero até 2030

A ONG Transport & Environment (T&E) divulgou um adendo à sua publicação de 2022 sobre o desafio climático imposto por Veículos Pesados (HDVs). Nesta atualização é incorporada a revisão dos padrões de CO₂ para HDVs, recentemente proposta pela Comissão Europeia, publicada em fevereiro de 2023. Entre os anos de 1990 e 2019, as emissões de […]

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Revolutionizing the Shipping Industry: Digital Freight Forwarding Unleashes Innovation

A recent report by Allied Market Research has unveiled the transformative impact of digital freight forwarding on the global shipping industry. In 2020, the market generated $2.92 billion, and it is projected to soar to $22.92 billion by 2030, boasting a remarkable CAGR of 23.1%. This comprehensive analysis delves into the market’s size, prevailing and […]

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EPA Eliminates Exemption for ‘Ancient Engines’ in Non-Road Vehicle and Engine Filings

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed the exemption for “ancient engines” used in non-road vehicles. An “ancient engine” refers to an engine that was first manufactured at least 21 years ago and remains in its original configuration, as defined by 40CFR 1068.315(i). This exemption is no longer applicable for importing nonconforming engines. However, the […]

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