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Exploring Vehicle Size and Weight Solutions - 8/6/2009
The Federal Highway Administration, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the National Cooperative Highway Research...

U.S. Logistics Costs Drop for First Time in Six Years, Benchmark Report Says - 8/6/2009
A recently released report entitled "State of Logistics Report" by the Council of Supply Chain Professionals indicates that...

ITI and NCIT at the University Of Denver Offer Second Freight Training Program for Public-Sector Transportation Planners - 8/6/2009
The National Center for Intermodal Transportation (NCIT) and the Intermodal Transportation Institute (ITI) at the University of Denver...

2009 National Transportation Atlas Database Released - 8/6/2009
The 2009 edition of the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) has been recently released by the U.S. Department...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) July Newsletter - 8/6/2009
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) July newsletter focuses on forecasted trade in the ITTS region....

Talking Freight Seminar on August 19, 2009: Highway Networks and their Relationship to Freight - 7/16/2009
The role of the federal government in our nation's highway system has evolved over the decades. At various...

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.

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Upcoming Events

08/10/2009 - Information Technology and Logistics Council Annual Conference and Exhibit

09/14/2009 - Integrated Corridor System Management Modeling Best Practices Workshop

09/16/2009 - North American Freight Flows Conference: Understanding Changes and Improving Data Sources

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