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.
RoadLink USA Buys Intermodal Firm Transus
Intermodal and logistics firm RoadLink USA said Thursday that it has acquired Transus Intermodal, an intermodal trucking services company.
January 11, 2007Infographic: 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.
CDL Fraud Probe Targets False Addresses
Several people who obtained commercial driver’s licenses from a southern Missouri trucking school gave false home addresses, and state officials acknowledge they currently have no way to stop the practice, the Associated Press reported.
January 9, 2007TransForce Completes Acqusition of Trucking Firm Westfreight
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Income Fund said Thursday it completed its acquisition of Westfreight Systems and Westfreight Holdings (U.S.A.). Terms were not disclosed.
January 4, 2007EGL’s CEO Offers to Take Company Private in $1.2 Bln. Buyout
Transportation and logistics firm EGL Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer James Crane and an investment firm offered to take the company private in a $1.2 billion buyout, the company said.
January 3, 2007HOS Rules in Canada Took Effect This Week
New Canadian hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers took effect Monday, but officials said it was not clear when most provinces would adopt and enforce them.
ABF Freight System Expands Services to Central, Southern States
Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System said late Tuesday it has expanded its regional transportation network to include central and southern states.
January 3, 2007Diesel Price Declines 1.6¢ to $2.58 a Gallon
The national average retail price of diesel fuel fell 1.6 cents to $2.58 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.
January 3, 2007BNSF Logistics Buys North Dakota 3PL Firm
BNSF Logistics said Tuesday it acquired third-party logistics firm Pro-Am Transportation Services, based in Jamestown, N.D. Terms were not disclosed.
January 2, 2007Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap
As sustainability gains traction, fleets embrace electrification with zero-emission vehicles. Gain insights on timing, collaboration, and accessibility in 'Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap,' discovering efficient ways to set up your charging infrastructure.
February 8, 2024Navigate Uncertainty: A Freight Broker’s Guide to Success
In the face of a challenging market downturn, freight brokers must continue to showcase remarkable resilience and adaptability. Through proactive strategies and innovative approaches, they can survive and thrive in adversity. Discover the secrets behind success as we explore how freight brokers should navigate the uncertainty of a down market.
January 31, 2024