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New Tradepoint Atlantic global logistics center signs first major real estate deal with FedEx Ground

Tradepoint Atlantic announced on January 20 that FedEx Ground plans to locate a new 300,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facility at the new Tradepoint Atlantic global logistics center at Sparrows Point in Baltimore, MD. The new facility is scheduled to open in August 2017 and is part of FedEx Ground’s ongoing nationwide network expansion plan that has resulted in the addition of 11 major hubs and the expansion of 500 other facilities since ... [+]

Nectar Imports Selects Paragon Software Systems

Nectar Imports has selection Paragon Software Systems’s routing and scheduling software to optimize its daily drinks distribution. The drinks supplier will use Paragon to manage its delivery operations and ensure its reputation for flexibility and promise of next working day delivery is maintained as the ... [+]

Carol Kijac Appointed Chief Sales Officer, SEKO Logistics

Carol Kijac has been appointed Chief Sales Officer of SEKO Logistics to drive the next phase of its global expansion by continuing to identify and deliver more value in its customers’ supply chains. Based at the company’s headquarters in Chicago and reporting to SEKO Logistics’ CEO, ... [+]

Kerry Logistics Continues Thai Expansion at Laem Chabang Port

Kerry Logistics has commenced construction on Phase Four of the expansion at Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP) in Laem Chabang, Thailand. The company is developing the facility into a key cargo gateway for the increasing trade in ASEAN to cope with the growing business demand in ... [+]

Tradepoint Atlantic to Announce First Major Tenant

Tradepoint Atlantic -- the developer, manager and owner of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill -- is announcing its first major real estate deal on January 20th at the 3,100-acre industrial site in Baltimore, Maryland. The news marks Tradepoint Atlantic’s official transition to a major east coast ... [+]

Americold Purchases Tradewater Facility in Atlanta, GA

Temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company Americold announced on January 11th that it has finalized the purchase of the Tradewater facility in Atlanta, GA. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. The facility was constructed in 2005 as a build-to-suit site for an international food producer. ... [+]

Cloud Logistics Sees Banner Year with 10X Growth

Cloud Logistics, an innovator in SaaS logistics and provider of next-generation transportation management systems (TMS), finished a record setting 2015, marked by a ten-fold increase of network traffic and numerous industry awards. “2015 was an incredibly rewarding year for Cloud Logistics.” said Mark Nix, Chief Executive ... [+]

CEVA Logistics Creates Ground Transportation Line headed by Jérôme Lorrain

CEVA Logistics has announced the creation of a fourth new business line: ground transportation.  The ground division will run alongside the company’s existing air, ocean and contract logistics businesses and be headed up by Jérôme Lorrain as its Chief Operating Officer. Lorrain will relocate from Dubai, ... [+]

CSX Proposes Johnston County, NC Intermodal Terminal

CSX recently announced plans to develop a major freight rail infrastructure project in Johnston County, NC, that will spur economic development in the region and help position eastern North Carolina as a major transportation logistics hub. The proposed intermodal rail terminal, the Carolina Connector, or ... [+]

Complementary Acquisition Expands WFS in US Cargo Handling Market

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is in agreement to acquire Consolidated Aviation Services (CAS). Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. CAS, headquartered in New York, is one of the leading cargo handlers in the United States, ... [+]

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