. . "Other examples include unexpected, often catastrophic-type events at distribution hubs, such as warehouses, ship and air terminals and hubs, ports of entry, and the like. [0361] In accordance with the present invention, VCI system 28 extracts and/or receives news (e.g., external data 32 about the flood or catastrophic or other event, road or terminal or other facility conditions, area and portion" . . .