The Netherlands-based third-party logistics provider has appointed Peter Waller chief finance officer and member of its executive board.
DHL Express announces rate increase for U.S. account holders
The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier said it will impose a 4.9 percent general average price increase for its U.S. account holders, effective Jan. 2.
NEWS FLASH: FMC approves OCEAN Alliance
The Federal Maritime Commission said Friday it concluded its review of the proposed OCEAN Alliance, allowing the new ocean carrier alliance to take effect Monday, although it is not expected to commence operations until around April 2017.
FedEx enters agreement with Korail for healthcare shipments
FedEx Express entered into an agreement with Korail Networks to utilize the Korea Train eXpress network to transport time-and temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments.
Marten Transport reports Q3, first nine-month results
The Mondovi, Wis.-based temperature-sensitive truckload carrier posted a net income of $8.44 million for the third quarter of 2016 and $25.16 million for the first nine months of the year.
DHL Express opens $100m hub in Singapore
The Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary launched a new 23,600-square-meter automated parcel sorting and processing facility in the Changi Airfreight Centre at Singapore Changi Airport to serve as a 24-hour express hub for South Asia.
G&W Australia acquires Glencore Rail for $856m
Concurrent with the deal for Glencore Rail, the Australian subsidiary of short line and regional rail operator Genesee & Wyoming has issued a 49 percent equity stake to funds managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, the company said.
STX files for U.S. bankruptcy protection
Meanwhile, a judge in STX Offshore’s Korean bankruptcy proceedings has ordered the troubled shipbuilder to put its shipyard up for sale along with its profitable cruise ship subsidiary based in France, according to multiple media reports.
Judge Sherwood denies Ashley Furniture’s request to freeze payments it owes Hanjin
Hanjin opposed Ashley Furniture’s motion for a freeze on the amounts it owes the carrier, along with a reduction in the amounts owed, saying in a court filing that if the motion was granted, its ability to reorganize would have been severely jeopardized.
Werner earnings decline continues in Q3
The transportation and logistics provider’s net income dropped 41 percent to $18.9 million compared with third quarter 2015 after a similar 43 percent year-over-year decline the previous quarter, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.