The Washington Post has reported that lawmakers on Wednesday will hear split views on proposed cuts in Saturday mail delivery from two of the nation's leading online retailers and largest customers of... View More

The Memphis Commercial Appeal has reported that "FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith strongly endorsed plug-in electrical vehicles and a Senate bill promoting their development, noting the approach is also popular... View More

CHERRY HILL, NJ – NFI, one of the country’s most diverse supply chain solutions companies, today announced the acquisition of IPD, a global transportation and logistics company based in Mississauga,... View More

Columbus, Ohio – June 23, 2010 – Columbus, Ohio based warehouse and distribution provider, Spartan Logistics, announced Steve Harmon will be assuming leadership of the company, as his father,... View More

Cincinnati, OH June 21, 2010: DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, welcomed Korean Ambassador Han Duk-Soo to its U.S. Express hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport on... View More

AUSTIN, Texas – Lone Star Overnight, a Texas-based regional overnight package delivery company, announced that Ed DiSalvo has made the decision to retire from his role as President and CEO. He will... View More

In response to what it sees as a coming need in the marketplace, Evans, a third-party logistics provider, announced the launch of Evans Freight Services (EFS) to complement its logistics services division.... View More

On June 16th FedEx released their latest financial results and held an earnings call with financial analysts. Following last week’s announcement, PARCEL asked Doug Kahl, Vice President of TranzAct... View More

Los Angeles Times -- Trade numbers were up sharply in May at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation's busiest seaport complex, officials said, another sign that the economy is picking up steam.... View More

An unexpected jump in container traffic has been reported at the largest container port complex in the country. The Long Beach and Los Angeles ports released preliminary figures for May today. Long Beach... View More

The Wall Street Journal has reported that: FedEx Corp.'s U.S. customers who opted for lower-priced ground services over premium air services amid the recession don't appear to be switching back in... View More

Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization, is teaming up with DHL Express, the world’s leading global express delivery and logistics company, and AT&T to send thousands of Edwardo’s Natural... View More

DHL Express, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, announced that James Min, DHL Express Vice President of International Trade Affairs and Compliance, has been appointed to... View More

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.3 percent in April from its March level, rising for the third consecutive month, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation... View More

Shippers and freight brokers are facing a “landslide” of lawsuits related to truck accidents, says Tucker Company Worldwide President Jeffrey Tucker. Those lawsuits are costing shippers and... View More

Transportation and manufacturing activity has improved over the last few months, according to the Federal Reserve. In its latest Beige Book report released Wednesday, the Federal Reserve said trucking... View More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell in May by the largest amount in eight months as consumers slashed spending on everything from cars to clothing. The Commerce Department said Friday that spending... View More

Decrying ocean container carrier business practices, the head of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee called Thursday for the end of antitrust immunity for vessel operators in the United... View More

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood this month sought to calm a dust-up with trucking advocates, responding to their concerns that the department didn't value the role of trucks in the nation's freight... View More

Introducing environmental considerations to a firm's supply chain often can be a source of innovation and competitive advantage. It also can be a huge challenge, since tasks within a supply chain are interlinked.... View More