Lower Volumes; Less Capacity in Trucking
Less-than-truckload capacity has declined in each of the last nine months through November 2008, reports Stifel Nicolaus...
Logistics Confidence Monitor Launched
Transport Intelligence has launched a Global Logistics Confidence Monitor to aid in measuring business performance by industry sector and geography...
Better Than Expected Results for Old Dominion
For 2008, revenues grew 9.7% year over year to $1.54 billion, although net income was down 4.4% to $68.7 million...
Infrastructure and Stimulus Draw Comments
As the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 moved through the US Congress towards President Obama's desk, logistics groups provided comments on it and other related issues...
Fleet Buy Intent Drops
CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) reports its Fleet Equipment Buying Index for the first quarter of 2009 declined 9% from the prior-quarter reading to 75.8 (Q1 2008 = 100)...
Agility Continues to Expand
The global logistics provider has recently added to its capabilities in Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe....
Indian Port Investments Pay Big Dividends
In the face of the world’s economic woes, India seeks to improve its competitive position...
Uncharacteristic Snowfall Slows UK
An estimated 20% of the UK's workforce stayed off work on Monday February 2nd as a result of heavy snow. Roadways, rail and air transport were all affected in parts of the UK...
Three Airlines Are Paying Price Fixing Fines
With continuing worldwide governmental investigations of airline pricing, three carriers have reached plea agreements with the US Department of Justice to pay fines for price fixing...
US Battery Shipping Regulations In Place
Both the domestic hazardous materials transportation regulations and international rules for shipping batteries have undergone significant changes over the past two years, notes Lion Technology Inc...
Fed Ex Offers US Customs 10+2 Compliance
FedEx Trade Networks, Inc. is the latest organization offering compliance assistance for the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) import notification requirements...
Lowe's Recognizes Southeastern Freight Lines
Home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies named less-than-truckload carrier Southeastern Freight Lines Platinum Carrier of the Year—the highest award designation possible for the home improvement retailer...
DHL Express Expands Its Mexican Infrastructure
The new $6.2 million facility at Mexico City’s International Airport combines an advanced logistics gateway with a customer service call center...
Russian Port Upgrades Its Infrastructure
As with other ports throughout the world, despite a slackened world economy, major improvements are underway...
Some Carrier Earnings Top Expectations
Marten Transport reported fourth-quarter 2008 (4Q08) earnings per share of $0.27. That was better than analysts expected. Analyst firm Stifel Nicolaus issued reports on a cross section of logistics services companies based on earnings announcements and pre-announcements...
Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Flagship Lease
Washington-based water company Advanced H2O LLC has signed a 15-year lease for new production and distribution facilities in The Allen Group's southern Dallas County logistics park...
Ken Torok Moves at UPS
Ken Torok will direct the UPS forwarding group. He will be responsible for global organization's strategy, performance and revenue growth...
A Strong Case for Outsourcing
The business case for outsourcing is building as the global economy slides deeper into recession, says a report by EquaTerra...
Five International Firms Join University Think Tanks
Five large, worldwide companies—BBC Chartering, Colgate-Palmolive, Frito-Lay, Terra Technology and Volkswagen of America—have joined the Demand and Supply Integration Forums at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville...
Activant Introduces New Pricing Module
“For every product, for every customer, there is a price that produces an optimal gross margin,” says a release announcing Activant's strategic pricing module for its Profit 21 and Eclipse products...
Inteva Launches Plex Online in Germany and Mexico
Plex Systems, Inc., formerly known as Plexus Systems, announced that Inteva Products has launched Plex Online (POL) in two locations: its European Headquarters and Technical Center in Wuppertal, Germany and its Matamoras Operations Plant 2 in Matamoras, Mexico...
Choice Logistics Partners With Jabil
Choice Logistics, the global specialist in outsourced mission-critical service parts logistics services, announced a new partnership with Jabil, a global electronic product solutions company...
Union Members Oppose Card Check Says Poll
A new national survey of voters released by the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) shows opposition coming from an unlikely source–union households...
Small Businesses are Optimistic About 2009 Finances
While small business owners don’t see a quick economic recovery, a large number expect their companies to be in the same or better financial shape at the end of 2009, according to the UPS Business Monitor United States...
Get Help in Meeting New Import Regulations
To comply with the new rules for imports—called 10+2 for the number of data elements required—companies are already adapting. Gaining increased supply chain visibility is a benefit of the process...
Easing Cross-Border Freight Congestion
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has signed agreements with the States of Washington and California to undertake actions aimed at defusing frustration for people and freight movements at the borders...
Janel World Trade Reports Record Revenues
Janel World Trade, Ltd., a full-service global provider of integrated transportation logistics services, reported record revenue of $82,745,383...
Saddle Creek Launches New DC
Third-party logistics provider Saddle Creek Corporation opened a new 150,000-square-foot distribution center at its Lakeland, FL, campus for Riviana Foods Inc. and New World Pasta...
Greatwide Logistics Acquisition Approved
Greatwide Logistics Services, a national provider of non-asset-based transportation and third-party logistics services, has obtained Court approval for an investor group to acquire the company...
Schenker of Canada Ltd. Enhances its Portfolio
DB Schenker's warehousing and distribution services now include display building and co-packing aimed at Food, FMCG and Retail customers...
OHL Continues Growth
OHL recently signed two leases for additional warehouse space in Ontario and Fontana, CA, totaling 250,000 square feet...
Transite Releases Quantum
Transite Technology, a provider of logistics and shipping cost-management software and services, has released the Quantum transportation management solution...
A. Duie Pyle Operation Recognized
The Westfield, MA, warehouse facility of A. Duie Pyle, received the "Outstanding Warehouse Service Performance for 2008 Award” from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company...
MOL Announces Service Changes
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL; President: Akimitsu Ashida) revised coverage on its Asia-East Coast South America Service (CSW)...
Interlake Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Interlake Material Handling, a large manufacturer of steel storage racks and a division of United Fixtures, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection...
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