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.
Epes Logistics Acquires N.C. Brokerage Firm
Epes Logistics said it bought brokerage firm Meredith Transport, to broaden service offerings of the Epes Carriers’ subsidiary. Terms were not disclosed.
June 28, 2012Existing Home Sales Slip in May
Existing home sales declined 1.5% in May, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.
June 21, 2012Faster Recovery Has Fizzled, Says Logistics Study’s Author
WASHINGTON — The fast-paced recovery most had hoped for hasn’t materialized and economists believe the country will suffer slow growth for three years, according to a report on logistics from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
June 20, 2012A&S Services Buys Kinard Trucking
A&S Services Group said Monday it has acquired Kinard Trucking and its affiliates. Terms were not disclosed.
June 18, 2012Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.8% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.8% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
June 15, 2012Consumer Confidence Drops in June
Consumer confidence dropped in June to the lowest level this year, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
June 15, 2012Schneider, CSX Expand Intermodal Service in Ohio
Schneider National said it has reached an agreement with rail provider CSX Transportation to broaden its intermodal services in northwestern Ohio.
June 12, 2012Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.1% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 4.1% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
June 8, 2012UTi Worldwide’s 1Q Profit Improves
UTi Worldwide’s fiscal first-quarter net income rose to $12.9 million, or 12 cents a share, from $8.7 million, or 8 cents, a year earlier.
June 7, 2012Day Named CEO at American Fast Freight
Stephen Day was named CEO of American Fast Freight Inc., the logistics firm said.
June 7, 2012