Blackstone Group agreed to acquire Gramercy Property Trust, which owns industrial real estate in the United States and Europe, in a cash deal valued at $7.6 billion.
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Blackstone to Acquire Gramercy Property in $7.6 Billion Deal
Oil, Sand Railcars Compete for Track Space in Permian Basin
Oil producers may be getting in their own way in the race to pump crude from the fertile Permian Basin.
Canadian National to Buy 350 Center Beam Railcars
Canadian National Railway plans to purchase 350 73-foot center beam railcars to meet the growing demand for transporting lumber products, the Montreal-based railroad announced May 2.
May 3, 2018Profit, Revenue Grow at XPO as It Invests in Tech
XPO Logistics Inc. reported on May 2 that its first-quarter results vaulted more than 100%, stemming from the heightened demand from domestic freight and last-mile delivery.
C.H. Robinson Reports Higher First-Quarter Revenue, Profits
C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported strong revenue growth and higher profits in the first quarter of 2018 and said it expects strong demand and tight capacity conditions to continue through the rest of the year.
Trump Administration Softens Expectations for a US-China Trade Deal This Week
The Trump administration sought to temper expectations for a swift breakthrough on trade issues with China as a delegation of senior U.S. officials prepares to visit Beijing this week.
Philadelphia Truckers Set to Strike Over Coca-Cola Plan to Ax Pension
Leaders of Teamsters Local 830, whose members load, drive and deliver drinks from breweries and soda plants in the Philadelphia area, said members are ready to strike to preserve their pensions as tough negotiations with Coca-Cola’s new regional affiliate face an impasse over continued funding for the workers’ pension plan.
FedEx Rolls Out First Hydrogen-Fueled Delivery Van in New York
FedEx Corp. has begun delivering packages in upstate New York with its first hydrogen-powered van in North America.
California Court Ruling Targets Independent Contractor Classification
In a ruling that could change the workplace status of people across the state, the California Supreme Court made it harder April 30 for employers to classify their workers as independent contractors.
John Smith Appointed Mike Ducker’s Successor as FedEx Freight President, CEO
Transportation industry veteran John Smith will become president and CEO of FedEx Freight on Aug. 16, moving up from his position as senior vice president of operations at the FedEx Corp. subsidiary.