Logistics News
Diesel Rises 4.9垄 to $3.899 in Biggest Gain Since Mid-April
Diesel鈥檚 national average retail price rose almost a nickel, gaining 4.9 cents to $3.899 a gallon, the biggest increase since mid-April, the Department of Energy said.
July 12, 2011Schneider Hiring 300 Drivers in South-Central U.S.
Truckload carrier Schneider National said Monday it is hiring 300 truck drivers in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico for its growing dedicated and bulk tanker divisions.
July 11, 2011DHL Pulls Out of China鈥檚 Domestic Market
Two months after exiting Canada鈥檚 domestic market, DHL Express said it is leaving China.
July 8, 2011Echo Global Logistics Buys Advantage Transport
Echo Global Logistics said Thursday it has acquired Phoenix truckload brokerage firm Advantage Transport for an undisclosed sum.
July 8, 2011Dupr茅 Logistics Offers Cryogenic Transport
Dupr茅 Logistics LLC said it has added dedicated cryogenic transportation to its service offerings.
July 8, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 2.5% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 2.5% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 8, 2011May Orders for New Trailers Rise 30%
Orders for new trailers in May increased 30% from a year ago but slipped from an April peak, although manufacturers said the market remained strong, with total orders through May 77% ahead of 2010 and with a growing backlog of deliveries.
July 4, 2011Consumer Confidence Drops in June
Consumer confidence fell in June, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 1, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.3% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 3.3% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 1, 2011UPS, Merck Expand Logistics Agreement
UPS Inc. and pharmaceutical firm Merck & Co.聽said they have broadened their existing distribution and logistics agreement to include aspects of Merck鈥檚 global supply chain.
June 29, 2011