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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decisions Related to Demurrage Rules and Charges

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD ISSUES DECISIONS RELATED TO DEMURRAGE RULES AND CHARGES October 7, 2019 The Surface Transportation Board today announced that it is issuing a series of decisions on demurrage and accessorial rules and charges, continuing its efforts to improve dispute resolution processes, promote transparency, and make the agency more accessible. Informed by the agency’s two-day...

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North Carolina Ports Request for Expressions of Interest - Refrigerated Storage

North Carolina Ports is requesting expressions of interest from refrigerated warehouse builders and operators to facilitate the construction of a state of the art near port refrigerated warehouse. In addition to refrigerated storage, respondents should demonstrate the ability to develop value added services like repacking and processing to end customer specifications. This Request for Expressions...

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GCCA Joins Industry Coalition on US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

GCCA has joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and more than 350 associations and businesses representing manufacturers of all sizes, in calling on Congress to ratify the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement. In a letter sent to Congress, the coalition writes: "We write to you to urge passage of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement as soon as possible this autumn. . . ....

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2019 GCCA Brasil & ABIAF Cold Chain Symposium

In case you were unable to attend or would like to review a session, we’ve posted presentations from the 2019 GCCA Brasil & ABIAF Cold Chain Symposium. What: GCCA Brasil & ABIAF Cold Chain Symposium When: 10 October 2019  Where: São Paulo   O Mercado da Cadeia do Frio no Brasil Apresentador: Francisco Moura, Presidente, ABIAF...

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Upcoming Webinars - Freezer Efficiency and Automation

WFLO Institute webinars cover a variety of topics, from the latest industry trends and technologies, to regulatory updates, to a breadth of managerial development tips and tools. Two upcoming webinars, sponsored by Tippmann Innovation, cover facility freezing efficiency and introducing automation into your cold storage facility. Webinars are complimentary to GCCA members. Learn more below...

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Mark Your Calendar – WFLO Institute East & West

Save the date for the 2020 WFLO Institute East and West - the world's premiere cold chain training, offering more than 40 classes taught by experts in the industry. This year, the location for WFLO Institute West has changed from UCLA to Tempe Mission Palms at Arizona State University. This event was typically held in March but will take place in mid-January. WFLO Institute East...

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Protect Your Logistics Company from a Cyber Attack

October is National Cybersecurity Month! In the temperature-controlled supply chain, a cybersecurity breach has the potential to be crippling to logistics companies and even more damaging to their customers. GCCA provides members with valuable tools to protect all sizes of businesses from cyber security threats.  These valuable resources include tips from 2019 IARW-WFLO Convention keynote...

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RLS Logistics Expanding Their Fulfillment Operations

NEWFIELD,NJ:  RLS Logistics, a leading temperature-controlled third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announced today that it is increasing their Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) fulfillment capabilities to keep up with growing demand.  The plan includes the renovation of two current facilities, while the company also contemplates acquiring a new...

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Cybersecurity

Resources from Cybersecurity expert, John Sileo John Sileo is a cybersecurity expert, consultant, and speaker. Because of a cybercriminal at his company, he lost everything he had to cybercrime. The insider masked the crimes using John’s identity and John was held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. The losses destroyed his company,...

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