Logistics
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has named Shelley Simpson as president and CEO of the company, and has nominated her to serve on the company’s board of directions, effective July 1.Simpson is the first woman to serve in the top position at J.B. Hunt, a leading motor carrier in what remains a male-dominated industry. She will join Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, as the only women CEOs among the 10 ...
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By Tracy Meetre
In the fast-paced realm of the transportation industry, where technology often takes center stage, it's easy to overlook the fundamental importance of personalized customer service. Yet, in an industry built on relationships and trust, high-touch service remains not only relevant but imperative for ...
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Global express shipper DHL Express has signed a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered, a cross-border bank, for DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service to help scale the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.The two organizations agreed to co-invest in SAF, allowing Standard Chartered to balance ...
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German-owned global forwarder DB Schenker has an onboard courier (OBC) service for urgent small and high-value shipments as part of ‘white glove’ portfolio.
After an initial trial period, DB Schenker has set up an OBC service team operating from three different continents to guarantee round the ...
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FedEx Express has opened a new logistics facility at Kabelsketal, northwest of Leipzig and close to Leipzig/Halle Airport to cater for an increased volume of consignments, particularly in the larger customers’ segment.
The site includes a 3,400sq m warehouse, six loading bays for lorries, 63 for ...
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The U.S. Federal Highway Administration said March 12 it has launched the Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program in an effort to improve air quality, decrease pollution and tackle the climate crisis.The program is aimed at lowering air pollution, specifically greenhouse gas emissions through reimbursement ...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded more than US$50 million in grant awards for 34 technology demonstration projects in the U.S. through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation, or SMART Grants Program.Part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program will provide US$500 million ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy plans to lend Lithium Americas up to US$2.26 billion to build Nevada's Thacker Pass lithium project, one of Washington's largest mining industry investments to boost domestic production of critical minerals for the energy transition.The loan, announced by the company on ...
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Ryder System Inc. has opened a new logistics operation in Laredo, Texas and expanded its drayage yard in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, in response to growth in nearshoring.The ports of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo are the top inland transborder trade port between the U.S. and Mexico, ...
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Inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024, according to the Global Port Tracker report released March 8 by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.Supply chains are adjusting to ongoing Houthi rebel ...
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