Logistics
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
UPS Appoints Stephen Denton to Lead Ware2Go
Stephen Denton was appointed CEO of on-demand fulfillment platform Ware2Go Inc., the company announced Feb. 4.
February 4, 2020Digital Freight Marketplace Emerge Gains $20 Million Investment
Digital freight marketplace Emerge closed out an early stage of financing with $20 million in investments, it was announced Feb. 4.
Perspective: Solving the Reverse Logistics Puzzle
Reverse logistics provides ample opportunities for third-party logistics providers to streamline the process and ensure sustainable practices, says Erik Caldwell of XPO Logistics.
Amazon Leases Large New Warehouse Near Dallas
Amazon .com Inc. is expanding its North Texas distribution footprint again with another big warehouse lease.
Samsara Improves Integration With LoadMaster
Samsara has further integrated its fleet management software with LoadMaster Enterprise, the trucking technology company announced Feb. 3.
Factories Brace for Virus Blow Just as Demand Starts to Pick Up
The slow improvement in global manufacturing could be about to take a pause — or worse — as firms brace for supply-chain disruptions and a blow to demand from the spread of the coronavirus.
Ryder Expands Truck-Sharing Program COOP
Ryder System Inc. will expand its ride-sharing program for trucks to meet growing demand, the Miami-based company announced Feb. 3.
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Acquires RPM Consolidated Services
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. acquired full-service logistics and warehousing provider RPM Consolidated Services Inc., the Danbury, Conn.-based company announced Jan. 30.
January 31, 2020USA Truck Reports Q4 Loss, Cuts Nondriver Staff by 8%
Van Buren, Ark.-based truckload carrier USA Truck says in the fourth quarter it reduced its nondriver staff by 8% as the company reported a quarterly loss of $4.8 million or 56 cents per share, compared with net income of $5.3 million or 64 cents per share for the same period last year.
Amazon Offers New Jobs to Employees in Pinnacle's 1,600-Person Layoff
An aviation and trucking company that operates out of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport will lay off more than 1,600 people this spring, and Amazon has offered all hourly employees jobs at the same location.