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At Excargo, we keep our finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Houston at the ports, on the roads, and in the industry.
Port of Houston
Port Houston’s newest set of RTG (rubber-tired gantry) cranes are here after a 32-day journey from Poland! These cranes will support and provide coverage for container yard expansions at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal. The cranes are 82.3 ft. tall. #PortHOU #container #ports
4Note: Port Houston container terminals will be OPEN today, 1/20 with special hours. See our holiday schedule here -> http://bit.ly/30xWYI0. #MLKDay
Note: Port Houston container terminals will be OPEN on Monday, 1/20 with special hours. See our holiday schedule here -> http://bit.ly/2NA2FQy. #MLKDay
Houston TranStar
At this time one right mainlane on I-45 North Freeway SB at FM 1960 is closed. In addition all I-45 SB frontage road lanes blocked at FM 1960. https://twitter.com/txdothouston/status/1220005557832163329
Crews continue cleanup from overnight heavy truck/ hazmat/ fatal crash on I-45 North Freeway SB at FM 1960. It will take multiple hours to clear.
Some light rain has already made it to Houston this morning. Be sure to check @houstontranstar for road conditions and @NWSHouston for the latest weather throughout the day.
#ReadyRoundTheClock #houwx https://twitter.com/NWSHouston/status/1219791102338719746
Periods of light rain will develop on Wednesday across all of Southeast Texas. Here is one models representation of what the radar might look like at various time throughout the day.
TXTA
Informative two-part series in @FreightWaves on lawsuit abuse and the effects on the trucking industry by TXTA members @jetcodelivery Brian Fielkow and @RobertFuentesTX with The Fuentes Firm. It’s time for change!
Part 1: http://bit.ly/38rSu8y
Part 2: http://bit.ly/2G7zUqf
Big news out of California today. @Caltrux working hard in keeping fairness and equity on the trucking regulation forefront.
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Southern District Court today granted a preliminary injunction to enjoin enforcement of California’s new employment classification test against motor carriers.
Read more: http://bit.ly/2u2jFZ1
American Trucking Association
Great initiative by @TRUCKINGdotORG to recognize elected officials for their efforts to end human trafficking and really good coverage from @eugenemulero and @TransportTopics. These lawmakers worked *with* industry to come up with effective solutions. https://shar.es/a3EbGn
Tonnage rose 4% in December on strong housing starts, closing out an uneven 2019 up 3.3% on the year.
🚛📈 Up 4% in Dec. 2019
🚛📈 Up 3.3% in all of 2019
He was remembered as a man who advised people as a friend and professional. by @jimstinson
https://www.ttnews.com/articles/david-parker-trucking-professional-marine-and-attorney-dies-80?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News-Story-Jan-2020
Tonnage rose 4% in December on strong housing starts, closing out an uneven 2019 up 3.3% on the year.
🚛📈 Up 4% in Dec. 2019
🚛📈 Up 3.3% in all of 2019
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