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Americold Opens New Clearfield, Utah, Facility

Americold has officially opened a new addition to its Clearfield, Utah, campus. The new building adds more than 9.5 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space, bringing the total capacity of the campus to nearly 21 million cubic feet. Together with its neighboring Salt Lake City facility, Americold’s Clearfield footprint significantly extends the company’s market leadership in northern Utah to greater than 50% of total temperature-controlled warehouse capacity—more than triple of its ... [+]

HANSA HEAVY LIFT DEVELOPS TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR FLOATING UNIT CUSTOMERS GLOBALLY

HANSA HEAVY LIFT has strengthened its position in the floating unit market after successfully completing a series of projects in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The moves included the transportation of 45 yachts in one consignment, as well as the safe delivery of two oversized ... [+]

Kuebix Launches Innovative Carrier Relationship Manager

Kuebix, creator of a transportation management system that delivers true freight intelligence, introduces Kuebix Carrier Relationship Manager to help shippers hold their carriers more accountable for their performance and build stronger carrier relationships that are efficient across transportation operations. Backed by data garnered from transactions ... [+]

Port of Prince Rupert Proving to be an Engine of Growth Across Northern British Columbia

The Port of Prince Rupert generated more than $1 billion in economic output for Northern British Columbia’s economy last year, according to a study commissioned by the Prince Rupert Port Authority. Marine, terminal, rail, truck and logistics activities in the region directly supported the work of ... [+]

South Carolina Study on Logistics Industry Finds $32.9 Billion Impact

The logistics industry cluster is one of the largest in South Carolina according to a study released by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. Authored by Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, the study finds that there are more than 600 logistics companies operating in the state, ... [+]

Celadon Group Announces Appointment of Vincent Donargo as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Celadon Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Vincent Donargo as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective November 30.  The Company also provided an update on its previously disclosed refinancing process. Donargo brings the company over 30 years of accounting and financial leadership experience.   He previously ... [+]

Old Dominion Receives 2017 Excellence in Security Award

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. received the 2017 ATA Excellence in Security Award. The American Trucking Association (ATA) Transportation Security Council determines the winner each year. The honor recognizes companies that set the standard for all others in the field of trucking security, and exceed ... [+]

Philaport Purchases 2 New Super Post Panamax Container Cranes

Philaport Purchases 2 New Super Post Panamax Container Cranes has concluded the purchase agreement of two super post-Panamax container gantry cranes that will help lift the Port to record new levels of cargoes over the next decade. The $23.5 million acquisition from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy ... [+]

Whirlpool Completes Manufacturing Facility Expansion in Argentina

Whirlpool Corporation has completed an expansion of its manufacturing facility in La Tablada city, located in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The development is part of a more than $20 million investment plan, which began last year when the facility started manufacturing ranges. The facility will ... [+]

Agile emergency logistics eases pressure on global manufacturing in face of new air cargo capacity crisis

The seasonal peak in demand for air cargo space has far exceeded traditional levels, increasing the shortfall of air freight capacity and inflating prices. Prominent long haul intercontinental routes are among those most severely affected, which has led to major automotive component suppliers experiencing increasing ... [+]

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