Trucking
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Using network design to optimize transportation routes
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-20-2008 06:28:10 GMT
A company briefing is a one-on-one conversation with an industry leader, analyst, consultant or vendor about the state of materials and information handling. It's a chance to have a candid conversation about the trends and direction of the marketplace today. More
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International Paper Hikes Its Prices
Source: www.forbes.com Date: 09-03-2008 22:40:00 GMT
The paper company is boosting the sector by raising prices to keep up with soaring costs. More
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Maximum Underdrive (at The Wall Street Journal Online)
Source: blogs.wsj.com Date: 02-22-2008 19:12:00 GMT
Shares of trucking companies are often watched as economic bellwethers, as freight volumes reported are a good signal for the status of economic activity around the nation. Of late, their performance has been disconcerting. Trucking stocks performed reasonably well in January, offering hope to some More
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[$$] FedEx Freight Sets Rate Increase of 5.5% (at The Wall Street Journal Online)
Source: online.wsj.com Date: 12-26-2007 14:37:00 GMT
FedEx Corp. said its freight segment will implement a 5.5% general rate increase, effective Jan. 14, and its long-haul less-than-truckload company will implement a similar increase for its general rates. The rate increases for the Memphis, Tenn. More
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eLOGISTICS TrendwatcH > Print > Sensor-based System for Cold Chain Management
Date: 11-30--0001 00:00:00 GMT
The integrated system includes 3PL-developed applications software built on Alien’s Battery Assisted Passive (BAP) RFID technology, multi-point sensors, as well as options for IrDA communications, GPS, and integrated RFID data capture. More
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Wared Logistics Commences Operations
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 09-30-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Warehousing and Distribution Holding Company (Wared), that provides importation, transportation, distribution services for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, has announced the formal launch of its comprehensive service offerings - reported AMEinfo.com. More
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Con-way Freight Launches Global LTL
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 08-11-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way, has launched Global LTL, a portfolio of the company's worldwide LTL services. The new offering was created to help customers understand and benefit from the breadth of Con-way Freight's global services. More
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LISP: Logistics Information-Space Paradigm
Source: Supply Chain Management Review Date: 04-24-2009 18:57:00 GMT
Maintaining the chain of custody with your shipping containers is essential to a working supply chain. In this article, authors Jim Giermanski, Daniel B. Hastings Jr., and Miguel Pedraza all discuss the Logistics Information-Space Paradigm (LISP), which is designed to help keep track of your More
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Weber Distribution Launches Consolidated Express Service Program
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 09-30-2009 00:00:00 GMT
To offer set delivery times for its customers and provide LTL expedited services at FTL rates More
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Dayton Freight Lines Chooses OPEN SCAN - Logistics Business Review : News
Date: 08-27-2009 16:03:57 GMT
Dayton Freight Lines, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier operating in 11 states in the North-Central US, has selected Open Scan Technologies' Corporate Accounts Receivable (A/R) Processing Software. More
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A Look Ahead: The Supply Chain in 2009
Source: Supply Chain Management Review Date: 01-08-2009 15:34:00 GMT
A sagging economy is coloring the view of supply chain experts as they contemplate the major trends of 2009—green, shifting sourcing strategies, and talent management. Their advice: Hold on tight, and be ready for anything. More
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Using network design to optimize transportation routes
Source: Modern Materials Handling Date: 11-20-2008 06:28:00 GMT
A company briefing is a one-on-one conversation with an industry leader, analyst, consultant or vendor about the state of materials and information handling. It's a chance to have a candid conversation about the trends and direction of the marketplace today. More
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Wal-Mart sees potential growth in Southeast Asia
Source: www.supplychain.cn Date: 09-04-2008 14:00:00 GMT
HONG KONG: Wal-Mart Stores, the world's biggest retailer, is considering its first stores in Southeast Asia and expects to approach 10 percent growth in international sales to $100 billion this fiscal year despite a global economic slowdown. More
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International Paper: A Cut Above
Source: www.forbes.com Date: 09-03-2008 21:20:00 GMT
The paper company boosted the sector after it announced a price hike beginning Oct. 1. More
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ATA truck tonnage index down slightly in July
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 08-27-2008 09:32:00 GMT
American Trucking Associations has reported that its advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index decreased 0.3% in July 2008, marking the first month-to-month drop since April 2008. More
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ATA to manage Distribution and LTL Carriers Association
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 05-16-2008 18:25:00 GMT
The American Trucking Associations has assumed management of the Distribution and LTL Carriers Association, a Missouri-based organization that represents for-hire trucking companies engaged in local, regional and inter-regional less-than-truckload freight shipments and warehousing. More
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ATA Airlines to discontinue scheduled service at Midway Airport
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 03-07-2008 14:23:00 GMT
ATA Airlines has announced that it will discontinue domestic scheduled service at Midway Airport, effective April 14, 2008, and international service will cease effective June 7, 2008. More
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Volvo to double parts storage capacity in China
Source: www.supplychain.cn Date: 02-20-2008 12:00:00 GMT
Volvo to double parts storage capacity in China by : According to local press reports Volvos wholly-owned Volvo Parts (Shanghai) Co Ltd plans to add a further 1 800 m2 of warehouse space in Waigaoqiao area in northeast Shanghai from April whilst More
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Vitran Corporation annual revenue up 30%
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 02-12-2008 11:33:00 GMT
Vitran Corporation, a North American transportation and logistics firm, has reported that it has achieved 30.4% revenue growth to $670.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, including a 32.5% increase in less than truckload and a 32.9% rise in logistics revenue. More
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Xpress Global Systems acquires assets of Pinner Transportation
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com Date: 06-04-2008 07:01:00 GMT
US Xpress Enterprises, a privately owned truckload carrier, has announced that its Xpress Global Systems subsidiary has finalized the asset purchase of Pinner Transportations business. More
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