Meanwhile, the intermodal transportation management provider and truck brokerage says it has closed its Hub Group Trucking terminal serving the Los Angeles, Calif. market.
XPO cuts include high-ranking Menlo execs
Former president Robert Bianco and COO Gary Kowalski of Con-way’s contract logistics subsidiary were let go recently as XPO looks to consolidate its leadership positions.
Old Dominion operating profit up 13% in 2015
The LTL carrier, lauded by analysts as a top performer, saw revenue and profit growth hit in the fourth quarter by a decline in fuel surcharges.
FTR: Class 8 orders tumble in January
Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks in January dropped 48 percent year-over-year to 18,062 units, according to preliminary data from freight forecaster FTR Transportation Intelligence.
Roadrunner profits slide 7.6% in 2015
The asset-light trucking and third-party logistics company’s three operating segments all experienced year-over-year revenue declines in the fourth quarter of 2015.
ISS: Port workers in Greece to strike again today
Multiple strike actions called by both public and private sector unions in response to planned changes to labor and insurance rights, pensions and retirement ages are expected to begin today, according to Inchcape Shipping Services.
Three Swedish freight forwarders merge operations
The merger of Dacotrans Sweden AB, GH Transport AB and Key Logistics AB into one single unit created a medium-sized freight forwarding and logistics business based in Gothenburg.
Massport names new port director
The Massachusetts Port Authority has promoted Lisa Wieland from acting port director to port director.
IANA: Intermodal volumes inch up 2.8% in 2015
Although domestic container and ISO container volumes increased compared to 2014, trailer volumes declined, according to data from the Intermodal Association of North America.
Alliance to promote Anchorage’s air cargo advantages
The newly formed Alaska AeroNexus Alliance is looking to ensure that Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport remains a strong airfreight hub.