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Sophisticated Logistics Network Required to Ensure Flowers Arrive in Fine Form

Whether peonies and ranunculus for a wedding bouquet or a single red rose for a loved one, people across the United States keep finding reasons to purchase fresh-cut flowers, but few are aware of what’s involved to satisfy their demand.

July 6, 2015

Rubin Named CEO at Intermodal Operator

Steven Rubin has beenÌýnamedÌýCEO at ITS Technologies & Logistics, which operates more than 90 intermodal rail and automotive facilities.ÌýHe is formerly the top executive at ocean carrier Horizon Lines.

July 1, 2015

Consumer Confidence Exceeds Expectations in June

Consumer confidence increased more than forecast in June as Americans grew more optimistic about the economy and the labor market.

June 30, 2015

Ocean Shippers’ Capacity Exceeding Cargo Demand

Container lines around the world continue to add shipping capacity faster than cargo demand grows, increasing long-standing pressure to reduce freight rates and slash costs, industry experts said.

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June 29, 2015

Republicans Will Allow Export-Import Bank to Expire Under Senate Plan

The U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter will lapse next week if the Republican-led Congress follows a path outlined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that would delay a vote on reauthorizing the bank until July.

June 25, 2015

Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises as Carloads Continue Decline

U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose for the week ended June 13 as carloads declined for the 11th consecutive week, the Association of American Railroads reported.

June 24, 2015

May Trailer Orders Drop 26%; Backlog Remains High

Trailer orders declined 26% year-over-year in May, but order boards and backlogs remained high, with continued strong demand from fleets, ACT Research Co. reported.

June 23, 2015

Cost of Transporting, Storing Goods Highest Since Before Recession, CSCMP Report Shows

The cost of moving and storing goods in the United States rose 3.1% in 2014 to $1.45 trillion, the highest level since before the recession, according to an annual State of Logistics report presentedÌýÌýby the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in Washington, D.C., on June 23.

June 23, 2015

Gregory Lehmkuhl, Former Con-way Executive, to Become Lineage Logistics CEO

Former Con-way Freight President Gregory Lehmkuhl was named CEO at warehousing and logistics operator Lineage Logistics.

June 18, 2015

Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises to Highest Level on Record

U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose to the highest level on record for the week ended June 13, the Association of American Railroads reported.

June 17, 2015