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Toby Gooley
Managing Editor
Before joining DC VELOCITY, Toby Gooley spent 20 years at Logistics Management covering international trade as Senior Editor and Managing Editor. Prior to that she was an export traffic manager for 10 years. She holds a B.A. in Asian Studies from Cornell University.
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Military, academic researchers successfully test robotic lift truck
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Importers' requests to software vendors provide window on 10+2 compliance
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TCC an exporter's friend in need
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Customs agency loses some of its clout
As an independent agency, Customs enjoyed power and influence. Once it was folded into DHS, that all changed.
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Hybrid ocean/LTL services reportedly floating importers' boats
New combined ocean/LTL services that are faster than all-water but cheaper than air are proving a hit with importers.
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Setting up a packing station may sound straightforward. But there are actually a number of places to go wrong. Here's what to watch for.
DHS to enforce security rules for chemical storage and distribution
If you're involved in the storage, transportation, or distribution of chemicals, the Department of Homeland Security says it's time to comply with security regulations.
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