Wang Gang, a backer of Yunmanman and an angel investor in ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing, is the top candidate to become CEO if the companies merge, officials said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.
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China’s Biggest Uber-for-Trucks Apps in Talks to Merge
Three East Coast Ports Handle Record Cargo Volumes in October
Three major East Coast ports shattered records for container volume in October, another sign that 2017 has been a strong year in the ocean freight industry.
Dachser USA Expands Dallas Office to Enhance Access to Asian Markets
Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics has relocated and expanded its Dallas office in response to increased demand for access to Asian markets.
November 13, 2017Hershey Taps XPO to Serve Pennsylvania Distribution Center
Hershey Co. will change third-party logistics providers at its distribution center in Derry Township, Pa., ending its relationship with DHL Supply Chain and switching to XPO Logistics Inc.
November 13, 2017J.B. Hunt Opens Logistics Sales Offices in Alabama, Texas
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has opened sales offices in Mobile, Ala., and Texarkana, Texas, which will house staff working in the Integrated Capacity Solutions division.
November 13, 2017Old Dominion Freight Line Opens 20th Texas Location
Old Dominion Freight Line cut the ribbon on a service center in Garland, Texas, the 228th location in North America and 20th in the Lone Star State.
November 13, 2017US Proposes Freezing Mexican Trucks Out of New NAFTA
The U.S. has proposed another difficult change to the North American Free Trade Agreement that could eventually prevent long-haul Mexican truckers from operating in the country, according to people familiar with the discussions.
FedEx to Buy Up to 50 Planes to Upgrade Feeder Fleet
FedEx will buy up to 50 new turboprop aircraft to launch a modernization of its global feeder fleet.
AP Moller-Maersk Reports $1.5 Billion Loss in Third Quarter
Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk reported a third-quarter net loss of $1.5 billion, the firm said Nov. 7, citing write-downs in its drilling division and costs from a cyberattack.
FedEx, Walgreens Say Pickup/Drop Off Service Expanded to More Than 7,500 Walgreens
FedEx is in more than 92% of U.S. Walgreens stores, 10 months after the companies announced a push to expand consumer access to package pickup and drop off services.