Waybills must move openly through cargo systems so handlers can plan how to load freight.

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The plan for the demonstration cargo flight calls for the Dragon to approach the station, go through a series of communication tests, then get the go-ahead for a rendezvous.

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But despite the obvious advantages of moving cargo around the world quickly by sea, FastShip's journey from business plan to launch is proving slow.

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What he lacks is a little cooperation from the local authorities, who have acted as speed bumps--if not roadblocks--to his grand plan to privatize the hangars, runways and warehouses that handle air cargo at America's airports.

FORBES: Grounded