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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The positive momentum for intermodal transportation, which gained momentum during the first quarter of the year, continued on a steady track in the second quarter, according to the most recent Market Trends report from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).
As part of a continuing effort to meet customer needs—and generate solutions to drive needed revenue—the United States Postal Service (USPS) is now offering shipping services at 1,083 Office Depot stores throughout the United States.
Posted on 08/17 at 04:45 AM
News • USPS • Office Depot • Shipping Services • Permalink
News • USPS • Office Depot • Shipping Services • Permalink
Monday, August 16, 2010
Less-than-truckload transportation services provider YRC Worldwide (YRCW) said it has completed the official closing of its sale of a portion of its YRC Logistics business to strategic private equity investor Austin Ventures.Posted on 08/16 at 02:25 PM
News • YRC • YRC Worldwide • Austin Ventures • Permalink
News • YRC • YRC Worldwide • Austin Ventures • Permalink
The ocean cargo gateway is set to build the first new terminal on the U.S. East Coast
A diesel additive study conducted by GPA yielded a five-percent reduction in fuel consumption, as well as drastically decreased emissions.
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association monthly report show booked orders in June 2010 were up 27% over May 2010 and up 53% over the same time period last year.
Friday, August 13, 2010
So, I hear the economy is doing better. Wait—it isn’t? If this train of thought rings a bell, you are clearly not alone these days, when it comes to assessing how the economy is going, as well as its prospects for future growth.
As was the case in June, volumes at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) were strong on a year-over-year basis.
Posted on 08/13 at 11:12 AM
News • Port of Los Angeles • Port of Long Beach • TEU • Permalink
News • Port of Los Angeles • Port of Long Beach • TEU • Permalink
A sputtering economy received a small dose of good news, with retail sales showing gains in July, according to data released by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Posted on 08/13 at 09:13 AM
News • Retail • National Retail Federation • Department of Commerce • Gary Locke • Permalink
News • Retail • National Retail Federation • Department of Commerce • Gary Locke • Permalink
UPS has rolled out a new consumer-to-business returns service, representing a step forward in reverse logistics.
Posted on 08/13 at 07:58 AM
News • UPS • Reverse Logistics • Parcel • USPS Parcel Return Service • United States Postal Service • Permalink
News • UPS • Reverse Logistics • Parcel • USPS Parcel Return Service • United States Postal Service • Permalink
