Rising Sun Systems Acquires Freight Brokerage Firm
Private holding company Rising Sun Systems said Thursday it has acquired freight broker Network FOB, Naples, Fla., which operates a network of independent freight agents across the U.S. and Canada. Terms were not disclosed.
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Report Questions Military Logistics Contract, Says DOD Has Failed to Monitor Program
A new report has raised questions about whether a Department of Defense contract to outsource freight shipments has produced huge savings claimed by Menlo Worldwide Logistics, in large part because of DOD’s failure to scrutinize the program closely.
September 10, 2012Intermodal Group Continues Making Plans for Motor Carrier-Based Chassis Pool
Efforts to create a motor carrier-based pool to provide intermodal chassis are continuing, though American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference said it has not yet decided how to accomplish that goal.
September 10, 2012Descartes Systems’ Fiscal 2Q Profit Dips
Trucking and logistics management provider Descartes Systems Group’s second-quarter net income fell from a year ago.
September 7, 2012Intermodal Traffic Rose 6.5% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 6.5% last week over the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 7, 20123PL Wheels Group to Buy Broker, Forwarder MSM
Third-party logistics provider Wheels Group Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire freight broker and forwarder MSM Group of Cos. for $18.8 million in cash and stock.
September 7, 2012Jones Motor Group Forms New Division
Jones Motor Group has formed a new division in its logistics company that will act independently to expand multimodal and brokerage operations.
September 5, 2012July Trailer Orders Rise 0.2% as Fleets Remain Cautious
Orders for new trailers rose a slight 0.2% in July from a year earlier to 13,339, ACT Research reported.
September 3, 2012Stalled Talks at East, Gulf Ports Threaten Fall Freight Season
Shippers and truckers are urging officials of the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance to restart contract discussions so that the just-beginning fall freight shipping season won’t be disrupted.
September 3, 2012Intermodal Traffic Up 5.2% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic was up 5.2% last week over a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
August 31, 2012