UPS, Merck Expand Logistics Agreement
UPS Inc. and pharmaceutical firm Merck & Co. said they have broadened their existing distribution and logistics agreement to include aspects of Merck’s global supply chain.
June 29, 2011Consumer Confidence Falls to Seven-Month Low
Consumer confidence fell in June to a seven-month low, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
June 28, 2011Pennsylvania Increases Trailer Width Limit on Two Roads
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has approved two stretches of state highway for use by wider truck trailers.
June 27, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.3% For Week
Intermodal traffic rose 4.3% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
June 24, 2011Weber Logistics Names New CEO
Nick Weber, chairman of Weber Logistics, announced Wednesday that the Santa Fe Springs, Calif., third-party logistics firm has named Harry Drajpuch its president and CEO, effective immediately.
June 22, 2011U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Stalling, Logistics Analyst Says
WASHINGTON — There are signs the U.S. economy is stalling and could undermine a tenuous recovery for freight haulers, according to the author of a report on logistics costs by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
June 20, 2011Intermodal Traffic Gains 6.4% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 6.4% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
June 17, 2011Express-1 Gets $150 Million Buyout Offer
An investor announced plans this week to take control of Express-1 Expedited Solutions, in order to expand the brokerage and forwarding business.
June 17, 2011Descartes Systems Buys Telargo for C$9.6 Million
Descartes Systems Group, a supplier of logistics technology, has acquired Telargo Inc. for about C$9.6 million in cash.
June 17, 2011Geodis Wilson Buys One Source Logistics
Dutch freight forwarder Geodis Wilson has acquired U.S. logistics provider One Source Logistics to expand its U.S. presence.
June 17, 2011