Menlo Launches Transportation Services
Menlo Worldwide Logistics has announced it is rolling out Menlo Transportation Services as a single, unified service to complement other supply chain and logistics offerings.
October 13, 2011Schneider Launches Canadian Intermodal Service
Schneider National has launched a new intermodal Canadian border-crossing service for North American shippers.
October 12, 2011Clark Holdings Shareholders to Vote on Buyout
Logistics firm Clark Holdings is planning a special shareholders meeting to vote on a $5 million buyout proposal from Gores Group.
October 12, 2011Trailer Orders Gain 10%; Analysts Say Market Easing
Trailer manufacturers said they received 12,524 net orders in August, a 10% increase from a year ago, but below July’s level, ACT Research Co. reported last week.
October 10, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.4% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 4.4% last week from a year ago, led by an increase in container traffic, the Association of American Railroads said.
October 7, 2011XPO Logistics Plans $500 Million Share Sale
XPO Logistics Inc. intends to sell as much as $500 million in securities to the public, the firm said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
October 7, 2011Forward Air Signs Logistics Agreement with United Cargo
Forward Air has become the primary provider of expedited ground logistics throughout the U.S. for United Cargo, the cargo division formed by the merger of United and Continental Airlines.
October 6, 2011Transplace Wins Contract With Elementis
Transplace has announced that chemicals maker Elementis Specialties Inc. has selected it to handle its domestic transportation. No contract terms were revealed.
October 6, 2011Provident Energy Acquires Two-Thirds Interest in Three Star Trucking
Provident Energy announced it has completed its acquisition of a two-thirds interest in Three Star Trucking, a Saskatchewan-based oilfield hauling company serving crude oil producers.
October 5, 2011Shippers 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, 2011