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According to recent estimates by the FBI, cargo crime is conservatively estimated to cost $12 billion per year Trailer "loss" due to reefer faults, out-of-range temperatures, and shutdown situations is the fastest growing crime problem in the U.S. Fortunately, we have recourse to safeguards and solutions. At this year's annual convention, Jeff Chulack (Giant Eagle, Inc) and Elaine Chaudoin (QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions), will deliver actionable knowledge on implementing an A-Z strategy for preventing trailer theft, minimizing loss, and improving customer service.

Join us April 19-24, 2008 in Marco Island, Florida, USA. Register before February 15 and get a 10% discount! More.

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IRTA Executive of the Year Award

As an IRTA member, we invite you to nominate candidates for the IRTA Executive of the Year Award to be presented at the IRTA Annual Convention in Marco Island, Florida, on Tuesday, April 22, during the morning General Session.

The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual in the refrigerated transportation industry who has made a significant contribution to the industry by fostering innovation, looking beyond the boundaries of his/her company, resolving industry issues, or improving the industry's image and efficiency. IRTA members and nonmembers are eligible to be nominated for the award, and you may nominate more than one person. All nominees will be submitted to the IRTA Board for a final vote.

Please complete the nomination form for each nominee and return to IRTA by February 8, 2007. You may email your nominations to Susan Shores at sshores@iarw.org or fax them to her at +1 703 373 4301.

IRTA Report Delivers Industry Insights

IRTA Report is the only print publication for the refrigerated transportation industry by the refrigerated transportation industry. Published quarterly, IRTA Report delivers industry insights, trends, and opinions from the experts and the 2008 inaugural edition is no exception. In this issue: IRTA Chairman John LaRue shares his thoughts TWIC implementation; Maurine Fang, TWIC Program Director at the Transportation Security Administration, answers our questions; and a detailed report on the state of Russian freight transportation. The first quarter IRTA Report will be mailed shortly.

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We Need IRTA Member News

Share your news! Send your press releases, photos, and other news items to Tori Miller for inclusion in Cool Moves and IRTA Report. Running your news in one of the association's publications is a terrific way to get free publicity and build your brand.

Trucking Industry Fighting High Driver Turnover

A shortage of long-haul drivers is spurring trucking companies across the USA to try to recast trucking's nomadic image and recruit more women, minorities, retired military veterans and those who want a second career. See full story from USA Today.

Security Filing "10+2"

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published on January 2, 2008 a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requiring importers and carriers to electronically submit additional information on cargo before it is brought into the United States by vessel. The Security Filing, also known as "10+2," is another step in the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) strategy to better assess and identify high-risk shipments to prevent terrorist weapons and materials from entering the United States. The proposed regulations are specifically intended to fulfill the requirements of section 203 of the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 and section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, as amended by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. Written comments must be submitted on or before March 3, 2008. Find out how to submit your comments. More.

Transport and Logistics Industry Forecast for 2008

The fate of the worldwide transport and logistics industry in 2008 will be inextricably linked to the state of the global economy. This makes any sort of prediction very difficult as economists themselves are divided on the outlook. However, most are agreed that the industry faces a slowdown; it is the extent to which this will occur that is still uncertain. See full story from TI Logistics.

Ten Requirements for Operating a Successful Portside Cold Storage Facility

Louis J. Perez with Cove Marine Associates outlines the top ten requirements for operating a successful portside cold storage facility for The Journal of Commerce. From location to pricing, adhering to these ten requirements will allow public ports to be more self-sufficient, providing essential services to their regions as well as end-users. Do you meet all the requirements? Find out.

States Raising the Tolls

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine wants to shore up his state's troubled finances by sharply raising tolls. If he gets his way, the cost of driving most of the turnpike could eventually rise from $5.85 to $48, providing money for both debt reduction and public transportation. His solution could "become a standard for other fiscally troubled states." See full story from The New York Times.

Exotic Fruits Spark an Environmental Tug-of-War

As consumer demand for exotic superfruits increases, so will the impact of transport on the environment. But as policy makers and green campaigners devise more ways of monitoring greenhouse gases, who will win the environmental tug-of-war? See full story from FoodProductionDaily.com.