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.
MNX Expands in Life Sciences With Logical Freight Buy
MNX Global Logistics has acquired Melbourne, Australia-based Logical Freight Solutions to expand its reach in the Asia-Pacific region
November 27, 2017Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
VersaCold Opens Phase 1 of New Distribution Center
VersaCold Logistics Services opened Phase 1 of its distribution center in Milton, Ontario, which is its largest capital investment ever.
November 27, 2017Becker Logistics Buys Savage Logistics
Third-party logistics firm Becker Logistics purchased Savage Logistics, the freight brokerage division of Savage Cos., with the goal of expanding Becker’s geographic reach, building its core product services, and growing annual revenue.
November 27, 2017Opinion: Time to Move Forward With ELD Mandate
On Dec. 18, the electronic logging device rule will take effect, marking an important step forward for the trucking industry.
Despite New Service, Troubled Container Shipping Terminal’s Future Uncertain
As the Port of Portland’s container terminal sat mostly or completely idled for years, one thing was constant: The Port wasn’t losing money.Private operator ICTSI Oregon continued to pay rent even when ships weren’t calling and containers weren’t moving.
NAFTA Negotiations Proceed With Little to Show
Canada and Mexico are holding firm in their resistance to addressing America’s most contentious proposed changes to NAFTA in the latest talks, with the parties making some slow progress on areas of greater consensus.
Shippers, Freight Brokers Add Shipment Tracking Capabilities
Shippers and third-party logistics firms continue to add tracking capabilities to monitor freight shipments.
November 20, 2017Master Plan Approved to Guide Port of Memphis, Help Recruit New Industry
The Port of Memphis, Tenn., is getting a new blueprint for its growth for the next 20-plus years.
US Postal Service Reports Financial Loss for 11th Year in a Row
The beleaguered U.S. Postal Service reported a financial loss Nov. 14 for the 11th straight year, citing declining mail volume and costs of its pension and health care obligations even as it predicted another strong holiday season of package deliveries.
NAFTA Bickering Begins Again
NAFTA talks are set to pick up Nov. 15 for round five where they left off a month ago: with tension and animosity in the air.