Aug. 22 2010
Journal of Commerce--The recession isn't over for many small trucking companies. While larger competitors report record volumes and stronger bottom lines, many smaller carriers are still struggling to... View More
Aug. 22 2010
Journal of Commerce--CEVA Logistics is launching an expedited surface freight service between the U.S. Gulf Coast and Alberta, Canada, aimed at the energy sector, the company said Friday. CEVA says what... View More
Aug. 22 2010
Air Cargo World--A report from the Asia Development Bank (ADB) says the region's rapidly expanding middle class will, by 2030, replace their counterparts in the US and Europe as the world's primary consumers.... View More
Aug. 22 2010
Air Cargo World--A study of supply chain executives in Brazil by logistics company BDP International has found that nearly 7 out of 10 respondents cited the total landed cost of imports as their greatest... View More
Aug. 22 2010
Marketwire reports, "Stamps.com (NASDAQ: STMP), the leading provider of USPS postage online and shipping software solutions to approximately 400,000 customers, today announced that Forbes.com has identified... View More
Aug. 22 2010
The Associated Press has reported that "UPS Inc. is reducing the number of its planned pilot furloughs to about 230 from 300 because of its improving financial condition. The world's largest shipping company... View More
Aug. 20 2010
Journal of Commerce--The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased 0.1 percent in July to 109.8, following a 0.3 percent decline in June, and a 0.5 percent increase in May. Indicators... View More
Aug. 20 2010
Journal of Commerce--The Port of Rotterdam says its cargo traffic could soar to a low of 575 million metric tons and a high of 740 million metric tons within 20 years from 420 million metric tons at present,... View More
Aug. 20 2010
Brentwood, Tenn. (August 19, 2010) — OHL, a leading global logistics company today announced that its Board of Directors elected Scott McWilliams, currently Chief Executive officer, to the position... View More
Aug. 19 2010
Journal of Commerce--The battle over the employment status of drivers at FedEx Ground moved to Massachusetts this week as 31 current and former drivers sued the carrier, alleging improper classification.... View More
Aug. 19 2010
Former BAX Global leader Joey Carnes this week became chairman and CEO of MIQ Logistics, where he'll work with former BAX hand John Carr, president and COO. Carnes joins his former colleague at MIQ in... View More
Aug. 19 2010
Transport Topics -- Ocean shipper and port operator A.P. Moeller-Maersk and Dubai-based ports operator DP World reported higher profits and said they expect improvement to continue this year, the Wall... View More
Aug. 19 2010
Chances are pretty good that any study that suggests Detroit is a hotspot for new jobs and economic activity will have been prepared by the city itself. And such is the case with a recent report, written... View More
Aug. 19 2010
Bloomberg -- Mexico will impose import tariffs on some U.S. pork cuts, ketchup, cheeses, sweetcorn and some fruits because of the U.S. government's failure to restore a program allowing Mexican trucks... View More
Aug. 18 2010
Journal of Commerce--YRC Worldwide completed the $38.7 million sale of most of YRC Logistics to private equity firm Austin Ventures, which rebranded the unit as MIQ Logistics. Sealing the deal delivered... View More
Aug. 18 2010
Journal of Commerce--Air freight forwarding grew at nearly triple the rate of ocean forwarding in the first half of 2010, a sign of volatile swings in capacity following last year’s contraction in... View More
Aug. 18 2010
The Associated Press has reported that "he top executive at FedEx Corp. saw his total compensation package drop by about 4 percent in the latest fiscal year, an Associated Press analysis shows. President... View More
Aug. 17 2010
Daily Breeze -- Retailers intent on restocking shelves and preparing early for the winter holiday season led to another jump in shipments in July at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, officials said... View More
Aug. 17 2010
The Miami Herald -- A 46-member delegation from the Brazilian port of Santos -- the largest in Latin America -- visited the Port of Miami on Thursday, and Miami officials were eager to put their best foot... View More

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