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Borderlands: Mexico’s demand for US apples rises; Pharr International Bridge is No. 3 land trade hub in Texas
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Washington’s apple exports to Mexico continue…
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As truck engine displacements shrink, power and fuel efficiency grow
The power and fuel efficiency of truck engines continue to rise as their size and weight shrink.
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Rival carriers rush to assist stranded Celadon drivers (with video)
Celadon Group was Scrooge for its drivers with the Christmas holidays around the corner, but the trucking community is stepping up to help in the…
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E-commerce kills efficiency as carrier miles decline
The rise of e-commerce has increased the amount of low mileage freight, but that comes at an unexpected cost to shippers.
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Carrier blames weak freight market, bad lease deal for latest bankruptcy woes
Carrier blames rocky freight market, bad lease deal for latest bankruptcy woes.
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Boeing faces $3.9 million FAA penalty for supply chain fumble
When it rains it pours and Boeing Co. could use an umbrella. Now the FAA is piling on with its own complaint against the airplane…
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High energy costs are challenging California ports
California ports already face high energy costs, a situation that is likely to continue as the ports pursue clean air goals.
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Commentary: China seeks additional ties/influence in Europe
Contributor Ben Thrower writes about the growing ties between the Chinese and European economies and the potential danger of those ties.
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This Week in SONAR: An optimized Seasonality Calendar and Predictive Rates feedback!
The latest features in SONAR 5.0 make it the most future-focused version to date.
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Down Under Trucking: New truck sales plummet
It’s scary days in Australia for truck makers and importers, as the volume of truck sales has fallen off a cliff. Also this week: road…
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