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USDOT and Boston Mayor Look Beyond Traffic

U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Peter Rogoff and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh recently hosted the seventh of 11 nationwide regional forums on the Beyond Traffic draft framework at Boston University. The Beyond Traffic report examines the trends and choices facing America's transportation infrastructure over the next three decades, including a rapidly growing population, increasing freight volume, demographic shifts in rural and urban areas, and a transportation system facing more frequent extreme weather events. The report ... [+]

From the Heart: FedEx Corp. Supports Refugees

FedEx Corp. has committed approximately $1 million in cash and transportation support to deliver emergency supplies and critical medical aid to the thousands of migrants and refugees escaping conflicts, and provide on-going assistance to both the people and the local communities affected by the crisis. “Humanitarian ... [+]

SEKO Logistics’ European and US MedTec Awarded ISO 13485 Certification

SEKO Logistics’ European MedTec control tower has been awarded ISO 13485 certification, the foundation for manufacturers to address medical device directives, regulations and responsibilities. ISO 13485 is the quality standard in the medical device industry and is adopted by authorities, suppliers and manufacturers around the world ... [+]

SP Express Names New Director of HR

SP Express, a provider of international logistics and order fulfillment services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristen Switzer as the company’s Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Switzer joins SP Express with more than 15 years of human resources leadership experience, including the last ... [+]

Port of Huntsville & Panalpina Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership

The Port of Huntsville and Panalpina Inc. celebrated 25 years of partnership on September 29th with a private reception event for community partners and customers. The event featured remarks from Panalpina Chairman of the Board Dr. Rudolf Hug and Port of Huntsville Executive Director Rick ... [+]

DSV buys UTi

Danish forwarder DSV is to acquire US-owned UTi, for about US$1.35 billion, or $7.10 in cash per ordinary share. Talk in the market has been circulating for some time that Uti was looking for a buyer, with DSV named as the likely suitor. DSV says the ... [+]

Cathay Pacific Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo expand Scheduled International Service to Rickenbacker

Cathay Pacific Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo have announced that they will expand their scheduled international services to Rickenbacker International Airport by adding additional weekly freighter frequencies to their existing schedules in October. Located in Columbus, Ohio, Rickenbacker is operated by Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Cathay Pacific, which ... [+]

TAPA Offers New Entry Level for Security Standards Certification

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has launched a new entry level for its certification programs for transport and logistics companies looking to implement industry-leading security standards to help protect their customers’ goods from cargo crime. Available to both members and non-members, the initiative aims to ... [+]

New CEO for DHL Global Forwarding, Sub-Saharan Africa

DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Daniella de Pauw as CEO, Sub-Saharan Africa, effective August 19.  In her new role, Daniella is based in Johannesburg and is responsible for driving growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Daniella currently reports to Thomas Nieszner, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding ... [+]

Lift Off Distribution Improves Delivery Efficiency with Descartes’ Route Planning Solution

Descartes Systems Group announced that Lift Off Distribution, the third largest Red Bull Energy Drink distributor in the US, is using the Descartes Route Planner™ RS solution to enhance its private fleet operations. Lift Off Distribution is attaining better levels of customer service and greater operational ... [+]

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