The Atlanta, Ga.-based shipping and logistics provider opened a new 8,000-square-meter package sorting center and a distribution hub in Lyon-Jonage, France yesterday.
Valentine’s Day Shopping Infographic: Who Buys What Where?
Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, and love (and spending) is in the air. The National Retail Federation estimates that U.S. consumers will spend a record $20 billion, or $142 per person, on purchases related to Valentine’s Day in 2016. But aside from just heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, what will shoppers buy in each region of […]
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Ports of Auckland unveils plans for fourth freight hub
The new freight hub will complement Ports of Auckland’s existing facilities in Wiri, South Auckland; Longburn, Manawatu; and Mount Maunganui, a town situated along the Bay of Plenty.
Harrison: CP to abandon NS takeover bid if resolution fails
Parcel giant UPS has joined the chorus of voices opposing a tie-up between Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern, sending a letter to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board that says a merger would hurt intermodal service levels and increase costs.
European airports report mixed cargo results for January
Airfreight volumes at Brussels Airport and Frankfurt Airport in January declined year-over-year, while throughput at London Heathrow Airport and London Stansted Airport increased.
Governmental Notices February 6 – 12 2016
Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Rules regarding Conditions for […]
CenterPoint expands portfolio by 1.1m square feet
The industrial real estate development and management firm acquired warehousing space in Savannah, Ga. and Suffolk, Va., bringing its total U.S. East Coast portfolio to 9.4 million square feet.
Midwest-based global forwarder using CargoSphere for automated quoting
M.E. Dey will use CargoSphere’s Rate Mesh network to better access contract, non-vessel operator and partner ocean rates, and increase the speed of its quoting process to customers.
German technology company taps Amber Road for product classification
Privately-owned Heraeus has begun using the global trade management (GTM) solution provider’s Global Product Master tool as part of an overhaul of its trade management strategy.
Siemens contracts LLamasoft for supply chain modeling
Switzerland-based Siemens Building Technologies will begin utilizing supply chain design software provider LLamasoft’s flagship Supply Chain Guru product.