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.
Convoy Launches Free TMS for Shippers
Digital freight broker Convoy launched Convoy Connect, a free transportation management system available nationwide that comes preconfigured with access to Convoy’s carrier network.
October 1, 2019Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Trucking Leaders Rouse Women In Trucking Crowd
DALLAS — Seasoned trucking leaders kicked off the Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference with a message of encouragement and perseverance.
Port of Baltimore Sets Record for TEUs in a Month
The Port of Baltimore continues to reach milestones, this time setting a monthly record in July when the facility handled 98,529 20-foot-equivalent containers.
DHL Express Announces 2020 Rates
DHL Express is the latest company to announce it is raising rates effective Jan. 1.
September 30, 2019Estes Signs On DDC Intelligence for Bills of Lading
Estes Express Lines, a privately owned freight transportation carrier, added to its existing billing program with DDC FPO by migrating its bill of lading volume to the provider’s machine-learning, Software-as-a-Service program, DDC Intelligence, Estes said in a Sept. 23 news release.
September 30, 2019UPS Completes Nashville-Area Distribution Facility
UPS Inc. has completed the expansion of its Whitescreek, Tenn., ground-package sortation and distribution facility, part of a multiyear investment plan to grow its global logistics network.
September 30, 2019AMA Transportation Hires Carrier Logistics to Manage LTL Software
Carrier Logistics Inc., a provider of freight management software for less-than-truckload fleets, said that AMA Transportation Co. Inc. has implemented its FACTS solution to modernize its business processes and improve productivity.
September 30, 2019Blackstone Extending Warehouse Bet in $5.9 Billion Deal
Blackstone Group Inc. has acquired more than 1 billion square feet of logistics space since 2010 as part of the firm’s global bet that the rise of e-commerce is driving demand for final-mile real estate.
Geotab Launches Torque Labs to Support Startups
Geotab announced the launch of Torque Labs, which is intended to accelerate the internet of things industry by providing funds and access to other resources for startups developing innovative technologies for transportation and smart cities.
September 30, 2019Sherwood, Fr8Hub to Move Loads From Laredo, Texas
Sherwood Food Distributors announced it selected Fr8Hub to help move loads out of Laredo, Texas.
September 30, 2019