Parent Corp. to Spin Off Matson Unit
Alexander & Baldwin Inc., an ocean carrier and logistics and real estate firm based in Honolulu, plans to split into two separate, publicly traded companies.
December 15, 2011C.H. Robinson Boosts Quarterly Dividend
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced late Thursday that its board has declared an increase to its regular quarterly cash dividend.
December 8, 2011Echo Global Logistics Buys Intermodal Company
Echo Global Logistics has announced its acquisition of Trailer Transport Systems, an intermodal marketing company, to enhance Echo’s truck/rail service offerings.
December 8, 2011Alisam Freight Management Acquires Plains Transportation
Alisam Freight Management, a San Antonio logistics company, said it has acquired motor carrier Plains Transportation Inc., Amarillo, Texas, for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Georgia Flatbed Hauler Buys Brokerage
Georgia flatbed hauler Bennett Motor Express has acquired logistics and brokerage company Best Ways Brokerage for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Judge to Set Creditors’ Claims Deadline In Trailer Bridge Bankruptcy Case
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case of Trailer Bridge Inc. will set a deadline for creditors to file claims at a Dec. 14 hearing.
December 8, 2011Express Scripts Hires SCI for Drug Deliveries
Express Scripts Canada said it has signed a supply chain contract to have SCI Logistics manage the home delivery of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
December 8, 2011Ryder Expands Reverse-Logistics Capability
Ryder System has expanded its reverse-logistics business to include processing returns in the same facilities from which it forwards outbound shipments.
December 2, 2011UPS to Acquire Italian Logistics Firm
UPS on Thursday announced an agreement to purchase Pieffe Group, an Italian pharmaceutical logistics company. Terms were not disclosed.
December 1, 2011Radiant Logistics Buys Isla International
Third-party logistics provider Radiant Logistics will acquire Isla International, a company that specializes in shipments between the United States and Mexico, for $15 million.
December 1, 2011