GM Works to Shield US Truck Plants From Virus Disruption
General Motors Co. is working to maintain the flow of parts to some of its most profitable U.S. plants to keep them from becoming the next factories to be idled due to the coronavirus spreading in China.
February 14, 2020C.H. Robinson Executive Chairman John Wiehoff to Retire
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Executive Chairman John Wiehoff will retire in May, the multimodal logistics company announced Feb. 12.
February 14, 2020XPO to Lay Off 304 Workers at Texas Distribution Center
XPO Logistics Inc. will lay off 304 workers at an AllianceTexas distribution center in April, according to a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
February 14, 2020Proposed Cargo Hub for N.Y. Town Faces More Delays
The Manlius town planning board this week urged “great caution” as town officials consider how a proposed rail-and-truck cargo hub near the CSX rail yard would affect traffic on Fremont and Kirkville roads.
February 14, 2020Coronavirus Is Wreaking Havoc on Global Mail Delivery
In a world dominated by email and smartphones, the shipping industry still relies heavily on paper documents delivered by courier. With people unable or unwilling to travel to China because of the coronavirus, that dependence is wreaking havoc on commodities traders.
February 13, 2020CEOs, Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Canadian Rail Protests
Escalating protests against a Canadian natural gas pipeline are putting shipments of grain, propane, lumber and consumer goods in jeopardy and prompting consternation among executives and lawmakers.
February 12, 2020Amazon Pays $50 Million for Former Old Chicago Amusement Park, Mall
Online retail giant Amazon .com Inc. has paid more than $50 million for the former site of Old Chicago, an indoor amusement park and mall in Bolingbrook that predated massive experiential shopping centers like Minnesota’s Mall of America.
February 12, 2020Electric VNR Models to Hit Streets as VTNA, Partners Accelerate EV Program
FONTANA, Calif. — Volvo Trucks North America provided the first rides in its forthcoming electric VNR model, and its partners in the Volvo LIGHTS project provided an update on efforts underway to accelerate adoption of electric trucks during a Feb. 11 media event.
February 12, 2020All Truck Transportation Updating Trailers With 5G Capability
All Truck Transportation Inc. announced recently it already is updating about 1,700 trailers with 5G-compatible devices.
February 11, 2020XPO Reports Mixed Q4, 2019 Results
XPO Logistics Inc. posted mixed financial results for the fourth quarter and all of 2019.
February 11, 2020