The Port of Baltimore set a new record for cargo tonnage in the first half of the year, handling 4.8 million tons of general cargo, such as containers, autos, forest products and roll on/roll off equipment. The port’s previous best was 4.7 million tons in the first half of 2008. The new record is also […]
Accellos, a provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has upgraded its AccellosOne end-to-end Warehouse Management System (WMS) with enhancements aimed at increasing productivity, efficiency, and visibility around warehouse and distribution operations. The company said its WMS can integrate with ERP systems from companies like Microsoft, SAP, Sage and Infor, and will provide a quick […]
The liner carrier APL sustained first half operating losses of $239 million, a huge fall from the $61 million in losses in incurred in the first half of 2011, according to Singapore-based parent company NOL. APL’s first half revenue increased 1 percent year-on-year, to $4 billion, while container volume rose 4 percent, to 3 million […]
The cross-border parcel logistics company Landmark Global has expanded its international delivery solution to cover all countries around the globe. The company said the offering extends its reach but will still come with existing services like track and trace of parcels, pre-paid customs clearance, and returns logistics. Landmark said that the new product will blend international postal […]
The Grand and New World alliances of liner shipping companies have added a 10th vessel to their joint weekly EUM service between Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, increasing roundtrip voyage time from 63 days to 70 days, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. Transit times eastbound from the Mediterranean to South Korea and […]
CDC Software and Consona Corp, both enterprise application software (EAS) providers, have merged to form Aptean. The combined Aptean organization will now cover more than 9,000 customers, 1,500 employees, and a global network of sales and support operations. Both companies provides EAS in on-premise and cloud flavors “This merger supports our business model and […]
Retailer to build 20-story turbine to provide 15 to 20 percent of electricity needed at Northern California distribution center, another move by the company to meet its 100 percent renewable energy goal
It recommends “bringing predictability, accountability, and a larger view to the (port) commission’s governing structure by specifying clear appointment terms and term limits,” and adding a governor-appointed board member.
M-O will carry freight across the Canada/U.S. border, while U.S. Xpress will be responsible for Mexico/U.S. border crossings. The border crossings served through the partnership are Buffalo/Niagara and Detroit/Windsor.
The liner carrier CMA CGM said Tuesday it plans to raise U.S. refrigerated export rates from early October. The line said the “significant rate increase” is required “as costs of bunker fuel, logistics and (maintenance and repair) continue to rise to record levels and to close the gap between break even and market rates.” […]
Domestic intermodal volume grew 12.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2012, according to the Intermodal Association of North America’s Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report, released today. Volume during the quarter reached nearly 1.4 million units, and nearly matched the 14.9 percent growth seen in the first quarter. “Growth at […]
A Zim Asia-Mediterranean service has added an eastbound call at Da Chan Bay, one of the terminal complexes that make up the Port of Shenzhen. Zim’s standalone EMX service will now call Da Chan Bay in both directions, Da Chan Bay officials said Tuesday. The service has a revised rotation of Busan, […]
A newspaper in Costa Rica reports a court in that country turned aside challenges to plans by APM Terminals to build a $1 billion port in Moin. The Tico Times report said a Costa Rican administrative court “rejected two simultaneous lawsuits filed by the National Banana Workers Chamber and the Atlantic Port Authority […]
The U.S. Transportation Department on Monday awarded a $17.6 million grant to rehabilitate an aging runway and taxiway at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “This funding will help the airport make critical repairs to aging infrastructure and keep aircraft moving safely and efficiently through Cincinnati,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, in a statement. […]
Air France KLM on Tuesday said its air cargo volume fell 5.5 percent year-on-year in July, while capacity dropped 2.5 percent. The airline said its load factor fell 2.5 percent from July 2011 to 61.6 percent, and that its revenue (as measured in available ton-kilometers) was lower than in July 2011 when removing […]
XPO Logistics has announced financial results for the second quarter of 2012, including total revenue of $54.5 million for the quarter, a 23.7 percent increase from the same period last year. The company had a net loss of $5.2 million for the quarter, and reported a second quarter net loss available to common […]
Vision Industries Corp. and Cargotec USA have agreed to cooperate on a zero-emission terminal tractor demonstration project for the Technology Advancement Program (TAP). TAP is a clean-air initiative sponsored by the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The project will demonstrate the value of deploying zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric hybrid […]
National Retail Systems (NRS), a provider of logistics services to U.S. retailers, pharmaceutical companies and consumer goods manufacturers, has entered an agreement with I.D. Systems’ Asset Intelligence subsidiary to use its VeriWise Track and Trace asset system. NRS President and Chief Operating Officer Raymond Wisniewski said his company hauls more than a billion pounds […]
Privately held Cardinal Logistics Management said Monday it has been acquired for an undisclosed amount by private equity firm Centerbridge Partners L.P., which also is the primary owner of Greatwide Logistics Services. Cardinal is a 15-year-old company based in Concord, N.C., that began as a domestic, dedicated contract trucking company delivering products to stores, […]
Fidelity Comtech has completed the installation of its Phocus Array 802.11 wireless radio frequency (RF) solution at the Port of Tacoma’s Washington United Terminals (WUT). The system will improve Wi-Fi communications at WUT’s 103-acre terminal and intermodal yard located on the Blair Waterway. WUT, a subsidiary of South Korean-based liner carrier Hyundai Merchant […]
