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.
Pacer's Earnings Decline in 2Q
Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International on Wednesday said its second-quarter net income fell 13.8% to $12.5 million or 34 cents a share, from $14.5 million or 38 cents a year ago.
August 8, 2007CSX Transportation, Kentucky to Cooperate on Rail Security
Freight railroad CSX Transportation said it has entered into an agreement with the state of Kentucky under which state law enforcement officials will be able to track the location of CSX trains and monitor the contents of the carrier’s railcars.
August 8, 2007Expeditors’ 2Q Profit Rises
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington’s second-quarter profit rose 16% to $65.5 million or 30 cents a share, from $56.3 million or 25 cents a year ago.
August 7, 2007Expeditors’ 2Q Profit Rises
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington’s second-quarter profit rose 16% to $65.5 million or 30 cents a share, from $56.3 million or 25 cents a year ago.
August 7, 2007Diesel Rises 1.2 Cents to $2.898 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel fuel rose to its highest level this year, climbing 1.2 cents to $2.898 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.
August 7, 2007Pattullo Joins Ceva as CEO
Ceva Logistics, which last Thursday completed its acquisition of Houston-based EGL Inc., said John Pattullo has joined the company as its new chief executive officer.
August 6, 2007Penske to Manage European Supply Chain for Bombardier
Penske Logistics has been selected as the lead logistics provider for Bombardier Transportation’s European operations, the company said Monday.
August 6, 2007TransForce to Purchase Canadian Courier
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Income Fund said Thursday it will purchase Century II Holdings, the parent company of Toronto-based ICS Courier.
August 3, 2007EGL Shareholders Approve Buyout
EGL Inc. said late Tuesday that its shareholders approved the company’s proposed $2 billion buyout by Ceva Group, and the deal is expected to close on Thursday.
August 1, 2007Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $2.886; Gasoline Tumbles Again
Diesel fuel’s national average pump price dipped 0.3 cent to $2.886 a gallon, while gasoline continued its downward trend, falling 8.2 cents to $2.876, the Energy Department said Monday.
July 31, 2007