Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 9:12AM A paper document that describes the cargo being transported, including weight, size, origin and destination. This document serves as an agreement between the shipper and carrier, acknowledging the receipt of the freight for transport.
Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10:14AM Have you been a victim of cargo theft? If so, you are not alone, it seems to be a growing trend and the cargo thieves are becoming very tactful in how they operate. "Travelers Investigative Services, explained that these new “tactics” fall into three categories: identity theft, fictitious pickups and misdirected loads/fraudulent carriers." Fleet Owner reported the strategy of these thieves: "Rather than commit “straight theft,” where loads are physically stolen from parking lots or terminals – and risking getting spotted and/or potentially be involved in a high speed chase – he said cargo thieves are trying to be more “strategic” about thefts so they can better pinpoint and steal specific types of cargo."
Read the entire story: Fleet Owner
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 12:12PM According to the Journal of Commerce: "Mediterranean Shipping Co. will challenge Maersk Line as the world’s biggest ocean carrier over the coming four years, as it boasts the biggest order book for new vessels, according to industry analyst Alphaliner.
With new orders totalling 572,000 20-foot-equivalent units since 2009, Swiss-based MSC will narrow the gap with Maersk Line from 250,000 TEUs to less than 100,000 TEUs within four years. Alphaliner expects the current top 5 carriers – Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen and Coscon – to maintain their rankings through September 2016."
Read the entire story here: Journal of Commerce
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:36AM The "Texas Dept. of Transportation is seeking comment from the public on a proposal that would prohibit trucks with three or more axles, as well as truck-tractors — whether or not they are hauling trailers — from using the left lane of Interstate 35 through much of McLennan County, according to Fleet Owner.
With this proposal, it could potentially make the roads a little safer. However, restricting trucks to the right and middle lanes could create a “barrier” when passenger vehicles are attempting to enter or exit the highway. Do you think that this will improve the safety of our roads?
Read the entire story at Fleetowner.com
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