Logistics
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
CN Rail Downgrades Financial Outlook as Result of Strike
Canadian National Railway is making a quick recovery from the eight-day strike by 3,200 Teamsters Canada Rail Conference conductors and yard crews, according to the Montreal-based railroad.
Advantage Reinvests in Capital City Trucking
Advantage Capital announced a $3.37 million investment in Richland, Miss.-based Capital City Trucking.
December 2, 20193PL Giant Kenco Offers Residential Delivery
Logistics giant Kenco has started offering “white glove” home delivery of merchandise for some of its business customers in five areas of the country, including Chattanooga, Tenn., with plans to expand the service.
Peter Levesque Appointed President of Ports America
Beginning in February, there will be a new president of Ports America, the largest marine terminal operator and stevedore in North America.
December 2, 2019SAS Cargo Partners With WebCargo
SAS Cargo will partner with WebCargo, a Freightos Group Co., to provide freight forwarders a digital air cargo service with fully digital live rates, capacity and e-booking, the companies said in a Nov. 26 news release.
December 2, 2019Schneider Launches Load-Booking Tool for Third Parties
Schneider launched an automated tool that enables third-party carriers to instantly book loads with the click of a button, the carrier said in a Nov. 26 news release.
November 27, 2019FedEx Disputes Report on Federal Taxes Paid in 2018
The CEO of FedEx Corp. came out swinging after a news report called into question the company’s track record on capital investments and tax payments in the wake of federal tax reform efforts.
Shippers, Carriers Shift Into High Gear for Cyber Monday
The holiday shopping season is here, and the big e-commerce day is expected to make shippers busy.
East Coast Ports Gain Market Share
Ports on the East Coast are enjoying an uptick in volume thanks to infrastructure improvements, expanded sea routes and the positive effects that the United States’ ongoing trade war with China are having for other countries, while these same factors are contributing to drop-offs for West Coast ports.
Los Angeles Feasibility Study Will Look at Congestion Pricing
Los Angeles has joined the metropolitan areas that are exploring congestion pricing systems.