Zonar has introduced its new V3 telematics platform that collects data from vehicle ECM (electronic control module), integrates that with GPS satellite readings, and sends data over 3G networks for immediate back-office reporting. Zonar is a provider of electronic fleet inspection, tracking and operations systems, and said its new service will address some […]
The Spanish terminal operator Grup TCB said a consortium that planned to build and operate a container terminal in Ennore, India, is withdrawing from the project immediately. “The reasons for this decision are based on the unfavorable evolution of the Indian economy since the awarding of the concession that has made the project […]
Union Pacific has appointed Jason Hess to vice president of its National Customer Service Center. He succeeds Beth Whited, who was promoted to vice president and general manager for chemicals. Hess has held a variety of positions during his 18 years with the railroad, including roles in industrial products and chemicals. Most […]
In an effort to help companies track waste and comply with material control laws, Oracle has launched a waste management solution for its Oracle E-Business Suite. Oracle said the new waste service will be able to integrate with existing services such as the Oracle Depot Repair, Oracle Transportation Management, and Oracle Global Trade […]
ChemLogix LLC has introduced a new suite of logistics service brands to boost its available offerings. The branding effort comes as ChemLogix combines on-demand global transportation management technology from IBM with its existing transportation management services called the ChemLogix 3PL Product Suite. The company said the new suite will offer logistic services that provide measurable […]
North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) announced Tuesday it has entered an agreement with Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation and the General Company for the Ports of Iraq to modernize Maqal Port.
As part of the deal, the short line operator entered into a new five-year senior secured credit facility comprised of a $1.875 billion term loan and $425 million revolving credit facility.
ICS said shipowners worry about the sufficient availability of low-sulfur fuel to allow ships to comply with the strict IMO regulations on sulfur emissions and potential rising costs.
Ship Finance International Ltd. (SFI) said Tuesday it expects to close on the sale of 6 million common shares in a secondary offering this Friday. On Monday the closing price of SFI’s common shares on the New York Stock Exchange was $16 per share. On Tuesday they closed at $14.98 per share, making […]
The Virginia Port Authority said the 64 Express container-on-barge shuttle service between Hampton Roads and the Port of Richmond will increase frequency from two to three sailings per week.
Trucking company Werner Enterprises has opened a new terminal in Brownstown Charter Township south of the Detroit/Windsor, Ontario region to facilitate growing business in eastern Canada. It said the new 10-acre site includes a full-service maintenance shop, driver amenities and serves as a strategic addition to Werner Enterprises’ terminal network.
RedPrairie Corp., a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has seen significant performance improvements of its services running on Microsoft SQL Server 2012, according to recent benchmark testing. RedPrairie confirmed Microsoft’s cloud-ready platform delivered the higher levels of performance, scalability, and reliability, which will support future logistics requirements of retailers and supply chain […]
Eric Sisco, president of APM Terminals America, said the company’s proposal to lease and operate the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) facilities could free up cash for other transportation projects in the state. In a letter to municipal and county officials, APMT said its proposal would transfer ownership of its APM Terminal in Portsmouth to the […]
Robert McEllrath, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, was fined $500 and sentenced to serve one day in jail and given an 89-day suspended sentence after a three-day trial in Longview, Wash., last week.
The company’s Global Search indexes information from the Web and presents shipment information – from raw materials to a variety of final goods – in an easy-to-use manner that will seem familiar to anyone that’s used a popular search engine.
Joaquín Almunia, vice president of the European Commission responsible for competition policy, said during a speech in Nicosia, Cyprus, there is a “need to keep an eye on deals that would increase concentration in already concentrated markets.”
The two centers, in the capital city of Dhaka and at Bangladesh’s biggest port Chittagong, are in close proximity to Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers. They also offer other value-added services, such as pick-and-pack, labeling and scanning.
Supply chain information and technology company Data2Logistics has appointed Leif Holm-Andersen to executive director for its Professional Services Group. The group will focus on reducing supply chain costs through partnerships with clients and develop new services. Holm-Andersen comes to the firm with more than 20 years of supply chain experience via manufacturers and distributors. Data2Logistics’ services […]
Green Fleet Systems and Logfire have expanded their partnership to develop new business operations and a broader scope of services, eventually creating new jobs and improving energy efficiency in logistics. Green Fleet, a logistics service provider (LSP) focused on clean/green technology, has expanded its geographic presence and services with the implementation of new […]
The U.S. economy performed worse in the second quarter than originally thought. The Bureau of Economic Analysis within the Commerce Department now says real gross domestic product grew 1.3 percent during the quarter instead of the 1.7 percent previously estimated. In the first quarter, GDP grew 2 percent. The deceleration in real […]
