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Freight Transportation
at the USDOT
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National and State Information
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Talking Freight Seminar on July 15, 2009: Credit Crunch and Impacts on Freight Transportation - 6/18/2009
The session will focus on how the current, tight credit market is impacting freight carrier operations and freight...
Freight Transport Thematic Research Summary - 6/9/2009
This research summary has been published by the Transport Research Knowledge Centre. The purpose of this summary is...
Florida Governor Crist Signs Port Manatee DRI Exemption - 6/9/2009
The new bill signed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist exempts Developments of Regional Impact within three miles of...
Texas Makes Port of Brownsville Overweight Corridor Program Permanent - 6/9/2009
New legislation signed by Texas Governor Rick Perry will permanently allow overweight freight to be transported between the...
Panama Canal and Maryland Port Administration Forge Ties to Increase Economic Growth - 6/9/2009
In order to help stimulate trade, assist in information sharing, and support the use of an "All-Water Route"...
WSDOT Posts its Quarterly Performance Report - 6/9/2009
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has recently released their quarterly performance report on transportation systems, programs, and...
Keeping the Global Supply Chain Moving DVD Now Available! - 5/28/2009
This DVD showcases how freight moves through the supply chain, the importance of an efficient transportation system for reliable freight movement, and the impact the transportation system has on the economy. Request your free copy of the Keeping the Global Supply Chain Moving DVD (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-035) developed by the FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations.
Upcoming Events
07/19/2009 - TRB Joint Summer Conference
08/10/2009 - Information Technology and Logistics Council Annual Conference and Exhibit
09/14/2009 - Integrated Corridor System Management Modeling Best Practices Workshop
