The man behind XPO’s meteoric rise: Brad Jacobs says consolidation is coming to the 3PL industry and he’s showing how it’s done.
APL joins MOL’s GPX loop
The Singapore-based ocean carrier joined MOL’s GPX loop this week to offer capacity from Balboa, Panama to Callao, Peru.
Reefer vessel runs aground in Bosphorus
The Crown Emma ran aground on the western bank of the Bosphorus Strait near Kirecburnu, Turkey and nearly collided with a gas station on shore, according to reports from Splash 24/7.
CSX exploring use of drones for track maintenance
Meanwhile, a Federal Aviation Administration task force released its recommendations regarding a registration program for unmanned aircraft systems that will affect the use of drones in both commercial and recreational settings.
Maersk ups capacity on Asia-Latin America loop
The Danish ocean carrier increased average vessel capacity on its AC2 loop, which operates between Asia and the western coasts of Mexico, Panama and Colombia, by 13 percent.
Descartes Systems snaps up Oz Development
Descartes Systems Group said Wednesday it has acquired Oz Development, a provider of application integration solutions that help small-to-midsized businesses automate their logistics and supply chain processes.
CEVA opens new Malaysian distribution center
The Netherlands-based third-party logistics provider opened a 33,000-square-foot distribution center yesterday 16 miles from Kuala Lumpur that is designed to provide ambient and temperature-controlled storage.