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.
The estimated life expectancy of a killer whale is 50-80 years, while larger baleen whales like humpback, fin, or blue whales may live 80-90 years. The longest lived cetacean is thought to be the bowhead whale, with researchers estimating they can live over 100 years.he story has made international headlines, and the whale even has its own blog. While these stories may be a chance to catch an up-close glimpse of a rarely seen marine animal, the true story seems to be going untold.