The largest cargo ship to visit the United States, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, arrived in Seattle on Feb. 29 to greetings from Mayor Ed Murray and other dignitaries, and a flurry of media coverage.
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Big Cargo Ship in Seattle Signals Big Stakes as Nation's Ports Compete
Shippers' Desire for Data Offers Fleets Opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shippers remain more data-driven than ever, and that can present opportunities for carriers, a panel of experts said.
272-Year Old Shipping Exchange Gets Acquisition Offer from Singapore
Singapore Exchange is seeking to buy Baltic Exchange, the 272-year-old London-based provider of information on global shipping costs.
XPO Posts Wider 4Q Loss, Sees Progress on Con-way Integration
XPO Logistics’ fourth-quarter earnings report last week provided the first real glimpse into its long-term financial performance after the 2015 acquisition spree that quadrupled revenue and saw it scoop up Con-way Inc., its largest asset and a major potential profit center.
Universal Truckload Services Proposes Name Change
Transportation and logistics services provider Universal Truckload Services Inc. announced plans to change its name to Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. as part of a rebranding effort.
February 26, 2016XPO Logistics Reports Fourth-Quarter Loss of $62.8 Million
XPO Logistics Inc. reported fourth-quarter results that included a loss of $62.8 million, or 58 cents per share, and a glimpse of less-than-truckload performance at the former Con-way Freight unit that was acquired in October.
Schneider Opens Warehouse to Support Northeastern Ports
Truckload carrier Schneider has opened a 147,500-square-foot warehouse in Port Reading, New Jersey, to serve shippers utilizing Northeastern ports.
February 23, 2016XPO Files Federal Civil Suit Against R+L Carriers
XPO Logistics, including the former Con-way Freight, filed a six-count civil complaint against R+L Carriers in U.S. District Court in Detroit, alleging that R+L acted illegally in raiding employees from XPO.
Amazon Expands Deliveries by Its 'On-Demand' Drivers
SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc. is quietly inviting drivers for its new "on-demand" delivery service to handle its standard packages, as the online retailer known for low prices and razor-thin profit margins looks to speed up delivery times and tamp down its growing multibillion-dollar logistics bill.
Odyssey Logistics Posts Double-Digit Gains in Past Year
New products and services including a cloud-based system have helped Odyssey Logistics post double-digit growth during the past year.