09-01-2011 Author: Clay Carpenter. Categories: Logistics, LTL. Over the last few weeks, LTL (less than truckload) carriers have begun announcing general rate increases. UPS Freight, ABF Freight, Con-way, and A Duie Pyle started the ball rolling by announcing general rate increases in the near future.Historically, once a major LTL carrier announces a general rate increase, all other LTL carriers follow in fairly short order.PS Freight, ABF Freight, Con-way, and A Duie Pyle started the ball rolling by announcing general rate increases in the near future. Historically, once a major LTL carrier announces a general rate increase, all other LTL carriers follow in fairly short order.
Scientists didn't actually kill the world's oldest animal, a clam, just to find out how old it was. Shell valves from a specimen of Arctica islandica that was found to have lived for approximately 507 years are pictured here. The creature's death has generated some consternation about marine researchers that looks a bit overblown.
So sit back and check out our top 8 list of longest living sea creatures. 8. Galapagos Tortoise - 177 years. A symbol of longevity in certain cultures, the tortoise is a creature well known to all as a slow, yet persistent animal. The longest living Galapagos tortoise reached an impressive figure of 177 years. This specie in general can grow up to 5.9 feet (1.8 m) in length with a weight of around 880 pounds (400 kg).