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Washington Grower-shipper Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts - Thepacker.com
sprouts products being recalled by sprouters northwest inc., kent, wash., include these labels. (sept. 8, 2 p.m.) sprouters northwest inc., kent, wash., is recalling its alfalfa sprouts products after more than a dozen people became ill apparently ...
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Hawaii's Largest Ocean shipper Lowering Fuel Surcharge
honolulu (ap) _ hawaii's largest ocean shipper says it's decreasing its fuel surcharge because of recent declines in bunker fuel prices. matson navigation company says the fuel surcharge for its hawaii service will drop by 4.75 percentage points, from 42.25 to 37.5 percent.
www.kpua.net

Navios Maritime Agrees To Buy 2 Capesize Vessels
greek drybulk shipper navios maritime holdings inc. said monday it has agreed to buy two newly built capesize vessels for $217.5 million.
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Navios Maritime Agrees To Buy 2 Capesize Vessels - Forbes
greek drybulk shipper navios maritime holdings inc. said monday it has agreed to buy two newly built capesize vessels for $217.5 million. the ships, each with a capacity of about 181,000 tons, are scheduled to be delivered in the second and third ...
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Florida Cubans, Haitians Struggle To Help Ike Victims - Miami Herald
south florida's large cuban-american and haitian communities struggled with political and logistical hurdles monday to send aid to loved ones in the two caribbean nations battered by hurricane ike. nonprofit groups and individuals said they are ...
www.miamiherald.com

Upi Thoroughbred Racing Roundup
by robert kieckhefer upi racing writer wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
www.upi.com

Akronism Scores In Seaway
delaware park shipper akronism seems to have found a home in canada, as the 4-year-old filly won her second consecutive graded stakes at woodbine, this time taking the $157,800 seaway stakes (can-iii) by a length sept. 6.
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Nwa Cargo Announces Further Decreases In Fuel Surcharges - Msn Moneycentral
effective september 15, 2008, nwa cargo will reduce its fuel surcharges in certain markets in response to recent declines in the price of jet fuel. changes in fuel surcharges are subject to government approvals where required. surcharges for all ...
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Los Angeles Port, Truckers Group Head For Court - Los Angeles Times
transport trucks head into and out of the port of long beach. truckers are suing over the clean trucks program, which is intended to reduce air pollution. national association is seeking an injunction to block the clean truck program on grounds it ...
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Jaxport To Host Logistics Conference In March
the jacksonville port authority will host its first logistics and intermodal conference in mid-march.
www.bizjournals.com

New Programme To Boost Cargo Security On Passenger Aircraft Launched
singapore: industry estimates show that about a million pieces of cargo pass through passenger planes every month and this is a weak link that could be potentially exploited by terrorists.
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Retailers Lower Costs Ahead Of Holiday Season Save Email Print - Wndu
with the holiday season approaching, many retailers are looking at maintaining or even reducing shipping costs. one of the big reasons for the potential price drop: many retailers say they can't afford to put off shoppers with high shipping costs ...
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Henry Schein Announces New $400 Million Credit Facility - Forbes
henry schein, inc. (nasdaq: hsic), the largest distributor of healthcare products and services in the combined north american and european markets, today announced the closing of a new $400 million revolving credit facility. this new facility, which ...
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Nci Building Systems, Inc.: Zacks Rank Buy
nci building systems beat estimates by 39.32% as sales jumped 10%.
biz.yahoo.com

Nwa Cargo Announces Further Decreases In Fuel Surcharges
effective september 15, 2008, nwa cargo will reduce its fuel surcharges in certain markets in response to recent declines in the price of jet fuel. changes in fuel surcharges are subject to government approvals where required.
www.centredaily.com

Engagement : Megan L. Thompson And Craig A. shipper - Mansfield News Journal
the engagement of megan l. thompson and craig a. shipper is announced by their parents al and robin thompson of lucas, oh and doug and cindy shipper of ashland, oh. the couple will be married in a formal ceremony october 11, 2008 at the ashland grace ...
www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com

Piracy Attack Will Result In Extra Costs For shippers - Star.com.my
malaysian shipping companies plying the far east-europe trade will have to bear an extra 3,501 nautical miles if they avoid using the infamous pirate-infested gulf of aden. the extra journey is also expected to cost shipping firm millions of ringgit ...
www.thestar.com.my

Upi Thoroughbred Racing Roundup
raiders from california and new york won the two big supporting events sunday on the woodbine turf course near toronto but rahy's attorney rallied at long odds to carry the day for the home team in the day's biggest event.starting at odds of better than 12-1 in the $1 million (canadian) woodbine mile, rahy's attorney stayed close behind the early pace, advanced to the leaders on the turn and ...
sport.moldova.org

Matson Lowering Fuel Surcharge
honolulu (ap) - hawaii's largest ocean shipper says it's decreasing its fuel surcharge because of recent declines in bunker fuel prices. matson navigation co. said friday the fuel surcharge for its hawaii service will drop by 4.75%age points, from 42.25 to 37.5%.
www.khnl.com

Need To Ship Big Item? Trinity Father-son Duo Can Get It Done - St. Petersburg Times
entrepreneurs matt and jim brosious of freightcenter pose in front of matt’s viper at their headquarters in trinity. trinity — shipping small packages was a breeze. but sending the big stuff — dad's old chair, grandma's dresser — stumped ...
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