Industry News

Vandalism behind BNSF derailment

A BNSF Freight train carrying finished vehicles was derailed north of Tulsa, Oklahoma, last Friday (December 13th) in an incident that is being investigated as an act of vandalism.

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Global ro-ro report: Moving with the trade winds

The global ro-ro shipping industry is one of the most complex – not to mention capital intensive – parts of the global finished vehicle logistics sector. Carriers must provide carmakers a high quality service at the right frequency and capacity levels.

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United Road buys Waggoners’ auto transport division

North American vehicle carrier and logistics provider United Road Services has bought the auto transport division of rival firm Waggoners Trucking, making it the continent’s second largest car haulier behind Jack Cooper Transport. The deal was carried out by United Road and its private equity owners, Charlesbank Capital Parnters, for an undisclosed sum.

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Top 10 stories of 2013: 10. White House proposes new round of truck emissions reductions

Top 10 stories of 2013: CCJ is counting down the top stories of the year based on popularity. Check back each weekday as we announce the next story in the countdown. #10: White House proposes new round of truck emissions reductions  

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WTO agrees on customs plan but concerns over currency remain

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has unanimously approved a trade facilitation agreement designed to establish common customs standards and ease the flow of goods through borders around the world. It is estimated that it could lower the cost of carrying out trade by as much as 10-15%, according to the International Chamber of Commerce, as […]

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Automotive Logistics India – now streaming live

Sessions from this year’s Automotive Logistics India conference, now taking place in Pune, are being streamed live here. This new initiative, which has free registration, opens up presentations and discussions at the conference to a global audience.

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2013 AHAA Members Conference: Trucking Best Practices Presentation by Josh Warren

Josh Warren and Bob Perew of Carolina Casualty  

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2013 AHAA Members Conference: Workers Comp Presentation by Rich Leibfried

Workers Comp Presentation by Rich Leibfried, RJL Insurance Services Workers Comp

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2013 AHAA Members Conference: Affordable Care Act Presentation by Ronald Bachman

Ronald E. Bachman President & CEO Healthcare Visions, Inc.  

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