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Trucking in the City
We all know trucks bring us good things, but are trucks good things? Not if they make deliveries in the early morning or at night, some New Yorkers think.

Mexican Duties Called ‘Bullying Tactics’
U.S. truckers and the Teamsters union have called on the Obama administration to fight back against the Mexican government’s imposition this week of additional duties on U.S. exports.

Rail Rebound Pushes Intermodal to 2010 Record
Container loadings climb to all time record, driving total past July 31 peak.

Air Freight Forwarding Growth Outpaces Ocean
Report says air freight market grew 38 percent in first half of 2010

Will Marine Highways Save US Shipbuilding?
The Department of Transportation’s announcement last week to advance their marine highways initiative was arguably the biggest single boost the fledgling industry has had since everyone started talking about the concept eight or nine years ago.

MAPI Report: Manufacturing to Grow Faster Than Overall Economy
Manufacturing production is expected to grow by 5.7 percent in 2010 and 4.7 percent in 2011, according to a report recently released by the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI.

Unemployment Rates Rise in 14 states
NEW YORK - State unemployment took a negative turn in July, with more states posting rising jobless rates than in the previous month.