Minneapolis-based third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson reached an agreement to acquire Melbourne, Australia-based freight forwarder and customs broker APC Logistics.
Flash Survey: What does Hanjin’s bankruptcy mean for the industry?
American Shipper has established a survey to collect feedback on the impact of this massive news on the liner carrier industry.
Truck stops seek federal boost for alternative fuel infrastructure
The National Association of Truck Stop Operators has filed comments urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to work with the industry on a strategy for accelerating construction of fuel stations for alternative fuels on major highways.
NHTSA: Truck-related fatalities jump 4.1% in 2015
The overall rate of fatal crashes involving passenger vehicles increased for the first time in three years to 1.12 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles travelled, according to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Port of Antwerp invests in San Pedro
The Belgian port has entered into an agreement with the Ivory Coast to help with the expansion of port logistics operations at San Pedro.
New Zealand’s export volumes rise amid slipping export prices
Export volumes in New Zealand increased 10 percent for the second quarter of 2016, after adjusting for the usual seasonal patterns.
OmniTRAX affiliate buys Oklahoma mill property
Sand Springs Railway Co., a subsidiary of OmniTRAX, is acquiring the Gerdau mill site at Sand Springs, Okla. for redevelopment.
U-Freight revamps warehouses
Hong Kong-based third-party logistics services provider U-Freight Group said it’s making investments to redevelop a number of warehouses in its network to better accommodate the future needs of the e-commerce business.
The after effects of Hanjin’s decision to file bankruptcy
Following Hanjin Shipping filing for receivership, Hyundai Merchant Marine will start up two new services, one between Korea and the U.S. and one between Korea and Europe.
IAG Cargo lands in Tehran
The cargo handling division of International Airlines Group has commenced a new service from London to Tehran, offering air cargo forwarders six flights per week to and from Iran through this service.