Longtime food distribution and grocery executive Craig Turner on March 1 was named president of FlexCold, a third-party food logistics and cold storage operator based in Charleston, S.C.
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FlexCold Names Craig Turner New President
Funds Sought for Companion Span to Brent Spence Bridge
Kentucky and Ohio Govs. Andy Beshear and Mike DeWine announced their plans to jointly request up to $2 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project at a press conference in Covington, Ky., on Feb. 28.
Workhorse to Retire Troubled Flagship Electric Delivery Van
Workhorse Group Inc. plans to kill its flagship electric delivery van after a recall last year, turning instead to two new models after what its CEO called a “costly misstep.”
DOT Report Offers Ideas to Ease Supply Chain Disruptions
A Department of Transportation assessment of U.S. supply chain disruptions calls for new policies and utilizing funding resources contained in the bipartisan infrastructure law for such solutions as expanding truck parking and improving warehouse capabilities.
Burnt Ship Carrying Porsches, Lamborghinis Sinks in Rough Seas
The cargo ship that caught fire in the Atlantic while transporting about 4,000 Volkswagen AG vehicles to the U.S. has sunk despite efforts to tow it to safety.
Biden Takes on Ocean Shipping as FMC Sees Market Setting Rates
President Joe Biden is taking on the concentrated market power of ocean shipping companies, although officials at the agency overseeing the industry indicated they lack both the jurisdiction and, for now, any evidence of wrongdoing.
New York-New Jersey Tunnel Work May Start in 2023
The $12.3 billion Gateway rail tunnel linking New York City and New Jersey has reached a major preconstruction milestone with the completion of geotechnical studies necessary for the engineering phase.
Shippers, Retailers Focus on Upcoming ILWU, PMA Contract Talks
The retail sector is urging West Coast port workers and leaders to begin negotiations early on a new labor contract, a move that could prevent potential future delays at facilities that already are dealing with backlogs.
Embark Partners With Alterra on Transfer Points
Autonomous truck software developer Embark Trucks Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Alterra Property Group, a real estate investment company focused on industrial outdoor storage properties, to identify and launch transfer-point sites across the Sunbelt.
February 28, 2022GXO, Clipper Boards Agree to Terms on Acquisition
The GXO Logistics and Clipper Logistics boards of directors on Feb. 28 said they have agreed to terms on the contract logistics company’s previously announced potential acquisition of Clipper.