The 104-year-old waterway also is increasing the maximum beam for vessels transiting the locks.

North American intermodal volumes grew 7.2 percent for the quarter thanks to a strong economy, higher fuel prices and an ever-tightening truck market.

Chris Nester will oversee the financial operations of the transportation management services and logistics technology solutions provider.

Prime minister seeks ways to lower logistics costs and says Lach Huyen holds the key.

The global logistics provider reported revenues rose 16 percent year-over-year.

Safety, project controls and workforce and business development are the focus of new roles.

Transit touted as faster than ocean and cheaper than air.

The acquisition increases the domestic freight forwarder’s presence in the U.S. mainland-to-Alaska market.

The Trump administration may not trumpet it, but U.S. export control reform continues unabated and exporters should stay tuned.

FedEx, UPS, XPO and Amazon are among the companies calling for an increase in the national standard; on the other side of the road is the Truckload Carriers Association.