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Pilot Acquires Manna To Expand Final Mile Delivery Services

Pilot Freight Services has acquired Mann Freight Systems, a final mile logistics provider based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, in a strategic move to create unparalleled final mile service for furniture and appliance delivery with installation capabilities. Pilot will leverage Manna's network, technology solutions and expertise in final mile delivery in the heavy and hard to handle ("H3D") category to supplement the company's existing strength in full mile service ... [+]

Port of LA moves 723,141 TEUs in June

The Port of Los Angeles processed 723,141 TEUs in June, nearly on par – a dip of 1.1% – with last June.  It is the second fiscal year period the port has surpassed the 9.1 million TEU mark, marking 24 months of record-breaking cargo movement.  "We ... [+]

Boeing, Volga-Dnepr Group and CargoLogicHolding Announce Sweeping Freighter Package

Volga-Dnepr Group and CargoLogicHolding today signed a package of agreements that will further optimize the cargo transportation leaders' airplane fleet and global operations. The deals, announced at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow, includes a letter of intent to acquire 29 Boeing 777 Freighters, confirmation of ... [+]

Rickenbacker’s Upgraded Animal Transport Facility Benefits Livestock Industry Logistics

Rickenbacker International Airport's recently renovated animal transport facility enhances the convenience and personal service offered to the logistics and agricultural industries. The extensive project included a wide range of upgrades to maximize operational efficiency and ensure animal safety. The facility recently earned U.S. Department of Agriculture ... [+]

AACargo moves record levels of asparagus around world

Having moved nearly 12 million pounds of fresh asparagus around the world in the first six months of 2018, it’s safe to say that American Airlines Cargo’s team is helping consumers around the globe eat their vegetables.  Growers in Mexico and Peru supply the majority of ... [+]

ATA Supports Common Sense Hours-of-Service Reform Legislation

The American Trucking Associations praised Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Arkansas), along with Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-Georgia) and Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas), for introducing the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety Act, or HOURS Act, that would provide common sense hours-of-service relief and flexibility for professional truck drivers while ... [+]

CP announces plans for half billion dollar investment

​Canadian Pacific Railway Limited plans to invest more than a half-billion dollars on new high-capacity grain hopper cars as part of its commitment to the North American agricultural sector. CP grain shippers can expect to see more than 500 of these new cars in service ... [+]

DP World Announces Closing of Continental Warehousing Corporation (India) Transaction

Hindustan Infralog Private Limited (HIPL), a joint venture between DP World and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), announced on July 18 that the transaction to acquire 90% stake in Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Seva) Ltd in India has now closed. CWCNSL’s founders, the ... [+]

Hactl first with new IATA handling audit system

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is the first cargo terminal operator (CTO) in the world to complete a pilot for IATA’s new Smart Facility Operational Capacity Audit (SFOC). SFOC is part of the Smart Facility program ... [+]

Port of Corpus Christi Sets Tonnage Record in First Half of 2018

The Port of Corpus Christi had a record-breaking first half of the year moving 52.2 million tons of products between January 1 and June 30, 2018. This number exceeds the tonnage moved in the first half of 2017 by 926,000 tons – an overall two ... [+]

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