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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The report noted that import growth at major U.S.-based retail container ports is expected to increase 3.3 percent annually in May, but cautioned that growth could slow down considerably by the end of the summer.Posted on 05/14 at 11:45 AM
News • Port Tracker • Ocean Cargo • Permalink
News • Port Tracker • Ocean Cargo • Permalink
If things are improving for shippers lately, there is a chance that it will not be lasting, according to the most recent edition of the Shipper Conditions Index (SCI) from freight transportation consultancy FTR Associates.
Posted on 05/14 at 10:08 AM
News • HOS • FTR Associates • SCI • Permalink
News • HOS • FTR Associates • SCI • Permalink
The average price per gallon of diesel gasoline snapped a ten-week stretch of declines, rising 2.1 cents to $3.866 per gallon this week, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Monday, May 13, 2013
While retail sales were up in April, the growth rate was less than impressive based on data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).Posted on 05/13 at 11:35 AM
News • Department of Commerce • Retail Sales • Permalink
News • Department of Commerce • Retail Sales • Permalink
The first user conference since the JDA/RedPrairie merger sees record attendance.
Posted on 05/13 at 08:46 AM
News • RedPrairie • JDA • Permalink
News • RedPrairie • JDA • Permalink
In this exclusive webcast, we share the details of Peerless Research Group’s (PRG) 2013 Software Users Survey, an annual study designed to capture readers’ experiences, plans, and apprehensions surrounding materials handling software.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Following a $1.3 billion net loss in the fiscal first quarter, the USPS said its second quarter net loss was $1.9 billion. These losses follow a fiscal year 2012 loss of $15.9 billion.
Freight transportation consultancy says that continued moderate growth in conjunction with HOS and other regulations, will cause trucking rates to firm up in the coming months and improve carrier profitability.
Posted on 05/10 at 09:29 AM
News • Trucking • HOS • FTR Associates • Permalink
News • Trucking • HOS • FTR Associates • Permalink
CEVA CEO Marv Schlanger said that his company's recapitalization will make for a stronger balance sheet for CEVA, which will enable the company to grow faster and better compete in the logistics and supply chain marketplace.
Posted on 05/10 at 06:45 AM
News • 3PL • Global Logistics • CEVA • Permalink
News • 3PL • Global Logistics • CEVA • Permalink
Carload volume—at 283,916—was up 2.8 percent annually, and intermodal—at 245,678 trailers and containers—was up 2.8 percent.
