The big delivery firms are preparing for unprecedented package volumes during the holiday shopping season as retailers say they are on course to set new sales records.
November 28, 2017BusinessLogistics
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, 2017BusinessLogistics
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, 2017BusinessLogistics
Becker 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, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics
Opinion: 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.
November 22, 2017LogisticsTCA
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.
November 21, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogistics
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.
November 21, 2017BusinessLogistics
Shippers, Freight Brokers Add Shipment Tracking Capabilities
Shippers and third-party logistics firms continue to add tracking capabilities to monitor freight shipments.
November 20, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
Master 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.
November 16, 2017GovernmentLogistics
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.
November 15, 2017