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Bio-based Products Future is Promising, but Hurdles Exist

Supply Chain View from the Field

Manufacturers go through a certification process that has been developed in a partnership with ASTM International to ensure quality control and consistent results. Since 2011, the USDA BioPreferred voluntary label has been in the market place and now has been applied to more than 20,000 certified products.

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Amid Peak Season Surprises, Worries Persist

Intelligent Audit

and China over the fate of Taiwan are a source of immense pressure on the geopolitical and economic fronts. Record Low Water Levels Cause Shipping Woes Along Mississippi. The brewing tensions between the U.S. He added that the current conditions create significant navigation hazards to the Marine Transportation System.

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Freightera Marketplace Books 10,000th Shipment, Goes Live with CN Rail

Freightera

Freightera has emerged as the leading source of instant less than truckload (LTL) freight quotes for the Canadian, cross-border and US markets. The system will cover all transportation modes, air, ocean, rail, and road, and automatically find the lowest cost, lowest emission or highest service quality options. Lawrence Seaway.