Logistics Training Program to Help Veterans and More
The Alliance Global Logistics Hub is home to a new national logistics training program instituted by Washington-based Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)....
Auto Production Could Boost Rail
With forecasts indicating increases in North American auto production, railroads could benefit....
Eaton Corp. Recognizes Southeastern Freight Lines
Less-than-truckload carrier Southeastern Freight Lines received a “premier supplier” award from Eaton Corp....
Port of Indiana Receives Wind Turbine Blade Shipment
Bound for one of the world's largest wind farms, 94 giant wind turbine blades arrived at the Port of Indiana....
YRC Gains Pension Deferral
YRC Worldwide announced it had reached a contribution deferral agreement with the Central States Pension Fund. Teamsters reexamine contract....
Toyota to Bring an IC Hybrid Lift Truck to Market
Using technology from Toyota Motor Corp., Toyota Industries Corp. will launch the world’s first internal combustion (IC) hybrid lift truck in Japan in December of this year. Timing for release of the hybrid lift truck into the U.S. market has not yet been determined....
Signs Of Improvement In Truckload
Morgan Stanley's proprietary Truckload Freight Index shows slowing rate of improvement....
Ryder to Provide Logistics Services for Pallet Pool
Intelligent Global Pooling Systems said it will use Ryder System Inc. to provide continuous flow of its pool of plastic rental pallets....
Barge Speeds Vietnam to North America Shipping
MOL announced a barge service at the Ho Chi Minh terminal that speeds transit times to the US West Coast....
American Airlines Tests Green Processes
Seeking to reduce carbon emissions, American Airlines is the first US airline to test technologies and procedures to save fuel....
2008 Sourcing Needs Stayed Steady, 2009 Big Moves are on Hold
Looking at the past year, 69% of MFG Watch survey respondents said they had maintained or grown sourcing, and 82% indicated they expected to maintain or grow their businesses this year....
Teamsters Examine YRC Pension Proposal
Faced with financial difficulties, trucking company YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters are looking at pension payment deferrals....
Rail Antitrust Enforcement Supported
National Industrial Transportation League supports Senate Bill 146 to remove antitrust exemptions from US railroads....
UPS Freight Speeds Its National Network
UPS’ most recent enhancements are transit times that are faster and with more direct routing within, to and from Kansas to 70 cities from coast to coast....
Truckload Volumes Improving
Morgan Stanley's Proprietary Truckload Index shows volumes slightly ahead of seasonal norms....
YRC Worldwide Announces New Organization Structure
The new functional organization structure at YRC Worldwide will strengthen the focus on customer services, sales and other key functions, the company says....
Ryder Joins Red Cross Disaster Program
Ryder System agreed to provide $1 million over the next three years to support national and local disaster preparedness and response....
Rail Volumes Affected By Continued Coal Destocking
Current levels of coal shipments are unsustainable, says Morgan Stanley Research....
CarrierWeb Launches Two-Way Reefer Control
Its information management service offers real-time, two-way control of refrigerated units....
Air Cargo Demand Decline Slowing
Compared to April 2008, airline passenger demand fell 3.1% and cargo was off 21.7%....
DSC Logistics Is Kimberly-Clark DC of the Year
DSC Logistics' McDonough, GA Logistics Center was selected as Kimberly-Clark's distribution center of the year....
Delta and Air France KLM in a Joint Venture
Air France KLM and Delta Air Lines will jointly operate their transatlantic routes, sharing revenues and costs....
Vascor To Handle Pre-Owned Vehicle Supply Chain
Vascor, the APL Logistics and FUJITRANS joint venture will begin handling pre-owned vehicle logistics....
Lufthansa Moves to Acquire Two More Airlines
Lufthansa will soon complete acquisition of bmi and has indicated its proposed takeover of Austrian Airlines....
Ceva Logistics Wins Contract Renewal With Ford
Ceva Logistics will continue to provide inbound manufacturing support for Ford Motor Company at its Claycomo, MO truck plant....
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