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December 2017

POLB Surges Past 2016 Cargo Volume

COSCO Shipping Himalayas called at Pacific Container Terminal in November 2017. With just under one month left in 2017, the Port of Long Beach has already exceeded the cargo total for all of last year, and will handle more than 7 million containers for only the fourth time in its 106-year history. A total of 612,659 TEUs moved through Long Beach in November, an increase of 14.7% over the same month ... [+]

Port of Antwerp Renews Descartes Electronic Communications Relationship

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that the Port of Antwerp has renewed its use of the Descartes Global Network™ (Descartes GLN™) for business-to-business electronic communication services to help accelerate the movement of goods across borders. The solution supports the exchange of electronic ... [+]

Port of Virginia Invests in Refrigerated and Heavy-Lift Capabilities

A grant from the federal government is helping The Port of Virginia® diversify, grow and expedite the cargo moving across Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) and on the thrice weekly Richmond Express service. During the week of December 12 the port put into service a portable, 40-plug central power unit that can ... [+]

Werner Logistics Opens New Laredo Office

Werner Enterprises is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Werner Logistics office in Laredo, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 8. Werner Logistics welcomed associates, customers, carriers, and state and local officials to unveil its fun, new environment designed for the changing workforce needs in the logistics industry. U.S. Representative Henry ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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 barges and three tugs. “We see ... [+]

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 within the Kuebix transportation management ... [+]

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 more than 3,100 people. Earnings ... [+]

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, from transportation, to air freight ... [+]

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 served as Executive Vice President ... [+]

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