The parcel carrier and logistics provider’s DHL Freight division has expanded its rail transport offerings to and from Asia and North Africa via its hub at Duisburg to include direct links and consolidation services.
ATA: Driver turnover drops at truckload carriers in Q1 2016
Annualized turnover rates at large truckload fleets fell 13 percentage points to 89 percent, while turnover at smaller fleets slipped 1 point to 88 percent in the first quarter of 2016, according to the American Trucking Associations.
Port of Gothenburg gains new customer
Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda has chosen the Port of Gothenburg as its new port of entry for its cars imported into Sweden.
Southwest Cargo launches new service
The cargo airline will launch a service to and from Wichita, Kan. next week.
UPS drastically expands smart locker program
The shipping and logistics provider’s smart locker program, which provides alternate delivery locations at convenience stores and other spots, is being expanded from nine locations in Chicago to 300 locations throughout the United States.
Chiquita returns to Port of Gulfport
The banana and fruit company will return to its previous location in North Harbor at the Port of Gulfport in Mississippi and will expand operations into Terminal 1.
HMM increases Asia-Middle East service offerings
South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine will increase capacity on its Korea-Middle East KMS loop and introduce a new China-Middle East CME service in an effort to boost its market share in the region.
CMA CGM begins operating Kingston Container Terminal
The French ocean carrier began operating the Kingston Container Terminal last Friday under a concession it won last year.
AA Cargo expands seasonal Ireland service
American Airlines Cargo will operate its busiest summer schedule ever to and from Ireland in 2016, with direct flights to Chicago, Charlotte, Philadelphia and New York, according to a statement from the company.
NTSB to hold discussions on tank car safety
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a roundtable discussion Wednesday, July 13 regarding the safety of transporting crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail.