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Modern Shipper
Faster. Cheaper. Greener: Accenture’s plan for a sustainable last mile
Increased use of micro-fulfillment centers and more efficient vehicles and routing can reduce carbon emissions by 25% in urban environments, according to Accenture.
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Air Cargo
Rockford Rocket: Cargo business blasts off at Chicagoland airport
Rockford International Airport is fast becoming an air cargo hub. Amazon and UPS have big operations there, and construction is underway to increase capacity for…
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Weather and Critical Events
News Alert: Canadian National train derails in Chicago suburb
A Canadian National freight train derailed at an intersection with a West Chicago commuter line. Service remained disrupted early Monday afternoon.
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News
Titanium Transportation opens Chicago freight brokerage
Canadian cross-border trucking and logistics company Titanium Transportation Group gains global access to key freight networks in Chicago with the latest U.S. brokerage office.
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Weather and Critical Events
Weekend snowstorm heading to key Midwest freight markets
Truckers will hit heavy snowfall and gusty winds this weekend from Iowa to Pennsylvania (with forecast video).
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Chart of the Week
Is West Coast freight here to stay?
Freight volumes have exploded out of southern California over the past two years. Is this pattern sustainable?
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Technology
Chicago union seeks wage, benefit boosts for rideshare drivers
A rideshare drivers union that has helped push up wages and benefits for gig economy workers in New York City has expanded to Chicago.
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Rail
OmniTRAX courts potential customers with rail-ready sites
The short line operator is working with local economic development commissions to develop rail-ready sites for industrial use.
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Air Cargo
Cargo-friendly airports shine during COVID crisis
When it comes to airports and cargo, bigger isn’t always better. Shippers are finding the benefits of airports that fly under the radar.
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Trucking
Mark-It Express Logistics makes second acquisition this year
Mark-It Express Logistics is expanding again, acquiring 20-truck carrier Sava Transportation, as it looks to build a national name for itself in the intermodal business.
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