The logistics and supply chain solutions provider will retain the staff of D.D. Jones Transfer & Warehouse Co. and continue to operate its Chesapeake, Va. facility.
Bellwether manufacturing index shows slowing growth for the fifth straight month, though the reading over 50% marks is the 27th consecutive month of expansion in manufacturing.
The International Air Cargo Association of Chicago and the Chicago Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association say, “Things are a mess at O’Hare right now.”
The 3PL has used Amber Road since 2010 for international transportation visibility, rate quoting and contract management, including amendments and accessorials,
Program is designed to fund projects at local and cross-jurisdictional levels that are normally bypassed by the traditional process for highway and transit aid.
DHS issues guidance for port security grants
The Department of Homeland Security has made $100 million available for 2015 port security grants.
CEVA Logistics appointed EVP of global automotive sector, the National Retail Federation added two members to its government relations team, while Tatham Macinnes LLP hired a new partner.
The $461m purchase of Maher’s Canadian terminal will allow the Dubai-owned port operator to increase its U.S. business.
Port of Long Beach’s new website page shows vessels at berth and anchorage.
Additional alliance loop will offer more consistent service, according to 2M member Maersk Line.
Turnover rates at both small and large truckload fleets was over 90% for the full year in 2014, according to recent figures from the American Trucking Associations.
Short-term minimums are designed as a supplement to service contract rates recommended by members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement last October.
The parcel carrier and logistics provider will build 15 additional compressed natural gas fueling stations to support 1,400 new CNG vehicles.
TMS provider MercuryGate users will have access to SciQuest’s transportation procurement solutions, while SciQuest users will be able to use MercuryGate solutions for transportation execution.
IAG Cargo transports white rhinos from South Africa to the U.S., AirBridgeCargo adds service to Vietnam, MOL and World Logistics Services establish joint sales and marketing unit, and SPARX opens LA office.
U.S. ports and economy can’t afford a repeat of West Coast port slowdown, according to the heads of Commerce, the NRF and NAM.
Election proceeded despite the request for a restraining order.
January 2015 totals for U.S.-North American Free Trade were higher than the previous year for rail, truck and air transportation, according to figures from the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Officials say the worst back ups have been alleviated, but challenges remain as countermeasures continue to be implemented.
