Old Dominion to offer China service

Old Dominion to offer China service Old Dominion Freight Line, the less-than-truckload carrier, on Friday said it would offer international transportation service between China and the United States, using the company's China partner, Hong Kong-based Cargo Services Far East Ltd.
   'This is an exciting event for us,' said Greg Plemmons, vice president of global operation, in a statement. 'In many cases, customers with international business moving between China and the U.S. will be able to bypass the destination warehouse and expedite sold goods to their customer and to point of sale locations. Our plan is to roll the service out across our network beginning in May of this year, starting with selective markets on the West Coast and working east.
   'Our China service will provide door-to-door capability with scheduled sailings from all major ports in China to all major ports in the U.S.,' Plemmons added.
   Old Dominion Freight Line also said it will increase rates for its less-than-truckload service by about 5.1 percent, effective March 26.
   The trucking company said the rate increases would vary based on length of haul. Rates for short hauls will likely experience smaller increases.