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CH Robinson’s Q2 Earnings Beat Forecasts

C.H. Robinson reported a better-than-expected second quarter net income of US$152.5 million, exceeding analyst consensus estimates. Adjusted income from operations increased to US$220 million on US$4.1 billion in revenue. Adjusted gross profit was US$693 million. “I’m proud of our team for embracing our new operating model and the discipline needed to improve our say-do ratio and to generate higher highs and higher lows across market cycles,”  CEO Dave Bozeman said on an ... [+]

Demand Surges for CH Robinson’s ACE Import Tool

Global logistics service provider C.H. Robinson reported a surge in demand for its ACE Import Intelligence tool, a proprietary self-serve compliance platform that gives importers greater visibility and control over their customs data. Originally developed three years ago with foresight into evolving trade conditions, the tool ... [+]

Brazil Brewer Uses Descartes Routing Solution

Descartes Systems Group, a provider of on-demand, software-as-a-service logistics solutions, said Brazil’s Grupo Petrópolis is using its routing and fleet management solution to enhance its nationwide beverage distribution operations using about 2,900 vehicles. The Descartes solution helped beermaker Grupo Petrópolis achieve a 98 percent on-time delivery ... [+]

US Ports Import Rebound to Be Short-lived, NRF

Though import cargo at major U.S. container ports were poised to rebound in July following a double-digit late spring plunge, a late summer swoon is expected once previously paused tariffs take effect Aug. 1, according to the National Retail Federation. NRF’s Global Port Tracker, created with ... [+]

US Policies Yield ‘Anxiety and Confusion,’ NRF

At 2025’s halfway point, it’s still anyone’s guess as to the impact new tariffs and government upheaval will have on the U.S. economy, admitted National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz July 8. “This year began with high expectations for the strength of the U.S. economy,” ... [+]

DHL Global Forwarding Promotes Young to CEO

DHL Global Forwarding said Michael Young will assume the role CEO for the U.S. Aug. 1, replacing Robert Reiter, who will exit the company to move abroad and explore other professional opportunities. Young, serving as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding UK & Ireland since 2016 and ... [+]

GEODIS Names Ritchey to Lead Americas Region

GEODIS said it has appointed Laura Ritchey as president and CEO of the global transport and logistics provider Americas region. She succeeds Mike Honious, who is retiring from the industry. Ritchey will oversee the management and growth of the region’s multiple business units across North and ... [+]

IATA Certifies FedEx’s Pharma Quality Program

FedEx Corp. said the International Air Transport Association, or IATA recognized the integrated giant’s Global Healthcare Quality Program with the CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification. The corporate-level certificate for the company’s hubs and ramps validates FedEx’s quality management system and its ability to deliver end-to-end logistic services ... [+]

Davies Turner, MGF Partner on Canada Services

UK freight and logistics provider Davies Turner has signed a partnership agreement with Manitoulin Global Forwarding, or MGF, the Canadian transportation specialist. Davies Turner said the collaboration significantly enhances its ocean freight capabilities for the Canadian market, including improved service coverage, faster transit times and increased ... [+]

DHL Hikes International Small Package Rates

Parcel service giant DHL said it will “moderately increase” prices for private customer parcels and small packages sent abroad, effective July 1. DHL said it will adjust parcel prices for different country zones variably and more cost-oriented. In many zones and weight categories, parcel prices will ... [+]

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