The 53-foot containers that are vital to the movement of goods into the United States from overseas have been removed from a list of items that would be subject to tariffs on goods arriving from China, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said Aug. 13.
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53-Foot Domestic Containers From China Not on Tariff List
C.H. Robinson Appoints Mike Zechmeister Chief Financial Officer
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced Mike Zechmeister will join the company as chief financial officer, effective Sept. 3.
August 13, 2019At UPS, Brian Newman to Succeed Richard Peretz as CFO
UPS Inc. said PepsiCo executive Brian Newman will replace Chief Financial Officer Richard Peretz.
Day & Ross Breaks Ground on Terminal in Moncton, Canada
Day & Ross Transportation Group broke ground on a terminal in Moncton, New Brunswick, on Aug. 7.
August 12, 2019Loadsmart, Starsky Robotics Dispatch Autonomous Truck Automatically
Loadsmart and Starsky Robotics said the companies have automatically dispatched an autonomous truck to haul freight.
August 12, 2019Stamps.com Stock Soars on Forecast Improvement
Stamps.com Inc. shares surged Aug. 8 after the company raised the midpoint of its yearly forecast, easing some investors’ worst fears.
Americold Reports Lower Net Income, Higher Revenue
Americold Realty Trust, one of the world’s largest logistics companies focusing on temperature-controlled warehouse facilities, on Aug. 8 reported second-quarter net income dropped to nearly $4.9 million from $29.4 million in 2018, an 83.3% decrease.
Experts to Dissect Industry Trends, Insights at ATA Economic Summit
Experts in the fields of manufacturing, logistics and the petroleum industry are scheduled to participate in American Trucking Associations’ economic summit in September.
Uber Freight Partners With TMS Company MercuryGate
Uber Freight announced a partnership with MercuryGate, an independent transportation management service provider.
August 8, 2019Amazon-FedEx Split Sets Battle Lines in E-Commerce Delivery Feud
FedEx Corp.’s retreat from handling packages for Amazon.com Inc. signals that the lines are being drawn in the battle over surging e-commerce shipments.