Shippers Say Key Factors Are Timely Delivery, Status Updates and Dependable Relationships
CHICAGO — Shipper representatives speaking at the McLeod Software User’s Conference 2011 here last week said the most important things a carrier should do are to be on time, provide delivery status and maintain dependable relationships.
October 3, 2011Consumer Confidence Improves
Consumer confidence rose this month from its lowest level in almost three years, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
September 30, 2011C.H. Robinson Acquires Produce Company
Third-party logistics company C.H. Robinson said it has acquired produce provider Timco Worldwide Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
September 29, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
September 29, 2011Saddle Creek Invests in Natural Gas Trucks
Third-party logistics provider Saddle Creek Corp. said it is purchasing natural gas trucks for its for-hire fleet.
September 29, 2011RFX Purchases Pioneer Transfer
Quazar Capital Corp. said its brokerage unit, Pioneer Transfer, has been acquired by RFX. Terms were not disclosed.
September 29, 2011Marchiano Appointed President at Longistics
Andy Marchiano has been recruited as president of global logistics firm Longistics, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Marchiano was previously vice president and general manager of Cooper Leasing Inc., Raleigh, N.C.
September 26, 2011Weekly Intermodal Traffic Gains 0.9%
Intermodal traffic increased 0.9% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago as volumes climbed for both containers and trailers, the Association of American Railroads said.
September 23, 2011CSC Wins Two Postal Contracts
Computer Sciences Corp. said it has won a pair of operations and logistics contracts from the U.S. Postal Service. The seven-year pacts have an estimated value of $83 million.
September 22, 2011Weekly Intermodal Traffic Edges Up 0.6%
Intermodal traffic rose 0.6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, led by an increase in trailer traffic, the Association of American Railroads said.
September 16, 2011