Fred Smith Steps Down as FedEx CEO, Remains Executive Chairman
FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith is stepping down as CEO of the company and transferring the leadership post to Raj Subramaniam, who currently serves as president and COO, the company announced March 28. Smith will remain as executive chairman.
March 28, 2022Behind the Efforts to Free the Ever Forward
The Ever Forward, a 1,095-foot cargo carrier with more than 4,000 full shipping containers, is the largest ship to have ever run aground in the Chesapeake Bay, and freeing it is an arduous and cumbersome process. The first attempt to refloat the ship will begin at noon March 29.
March 28, 2022Becker Logistics Acquires Trek Freight Services
Becker Logistics has acquired third-party logistics company Trek Freight Services, it was announced March 28.
March 28, 2022Amazon Stock Rally Erases Losses for the Year
Amazon .com Inc. shares rallied March 28, with the e-commerce giant becoming the first of megacap tech stocks to erase losses for the year.
March 28, 2022IMC Welcomes Fields as Human Resources VP
IMC Cos. hired Sabrina Fields to fill the role of vice president of people strategies and human resources. Fields previously served in human resource leadership roles at International Flavors & Fragrances, Rich Products Corp. and J.R. Simplot.
March 25, 2022Chicago Commuter Rail System Opposes Proposed CP-KCS Merger
One of the largest commuter railroads in the country is objecting to the proposed $31 billion merger between Class I freight rail carriers Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern.
March 25, 2022XPO Sells Intermodal Unit to STG Logistics for $710 Million
XPO Logistics Inc. announced March 25 it has sold its North American intermodal business to STG Logistics, a Chicago-based provider of import-export and value-added warehouse logistics services, for a cash price of $710 million.
March 25, 2022Warren Says Ocean Freight Alliances Add to Inflation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) blamed rising U.S. inflation in part on the largest ocean shipping companies, calling “the anti-competitive nature” of the industry the root cause of soaring prices to transport goods around the global economy.
March 25, 2022USPS Doubles EV Order From Oshkosh
The U.S. Postal Service announced March 24 it ordered more than 10,000 new electric delivery trucks, up from the 5,000 the agency had initially planned to purchase.
March 24, 2022Truckstop Introduces Load Booking Mobile App
Freight management company Truckstop.com announced March 24 that it will launch a mobile app to connect carriers with loads.
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