XPO Logistics Chief Executive Officer Brad Jacobs continues to leverage technology to disrupt the hidebound logistics industry and gain market share in fragmented markets such as truck brokerage. The company, along with competitors such as Transplace, Echo Global Logistics, Freightquote.com (now part of C.H. Robinson) and Coyote Logistics, is at the forefront of […]
XPO continues aggressive acquisition spree with European 3PL and U.S. drayage firm.
Trade Promotion Authority, a bill that grants the president authority to conclude trade deals without congressional interference, moved forward in the Senate Thursday morning.
Together with Dynamex, the two units will offer final mile delivery in more than 70 markets.
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill substantially increases funding to the Army Corps of Engineers for waterway and port infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2016.
Analysts see no let up in rate volatility as big ship deliveries continue.
New report from software and services provider ADSI suggests use of regional carriers, focus on dimensional measurement accuracy, and emphasis on data entry improvement.
According to the denial order, the Iraq-based carrier sought to acquire for Mahan Air at least two Airbus aircraft that were located in the United States.
Investment firm Avondale Partners expects truckload pricing to increase 4%-9% in 2015.
Rates were down again in April 2015 after falling 1.6% in March 2015, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index.
Port of Dammam terminal operator International Ports Services set a record for the first four months of 2015.
A $90 million project will allow increased exports of potash, LNG and other commodities.
The company’s 17,000-square-meter facility guarantees immediate availability to ULDs, maintenance and repair services at Germany’s largest air traffic hub.
Industrial logistics property developer will add a distribution center near the Georgia port and truck depot in Joliet.
Old Dominion Freight Line changes up chief executives, while Satellite Logistics Group adds to IT leadership.
Leadership transition occurs as the flooring retailer continues to deal with questions about import safety and compliance.
Three of the biggest U.S. retailers have said maintaining in-stock levels was a challenge in first quarter 2015 because of West Coast port disruption.
The Southern California port plans to acquire 3,000 container chassis in two steps.
Survey of global supply chain executives found companies still see advantages of offshoring production, but are looking at near-shoring or middle ground alternatives in robust export markets.
Harbor Trucking Association also received a grant that will expand its training program for truckers.
