Logistics

Van, Refrigerated Freight Rates Remain Strong, Unchanged

September 2, 2014

Firm capacity and demand on the spot truckload freight market made for stable rates during the week ending August 23, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards. The total number of posted van, refrigerated, and flatbed loads decreased 1.4 percent while the available capacity dipped 0.1 percent compared to the previous week.

Foreign-Trade Zone Imports and Exports Record New Highs in 2013

September 2, 2014

NAFTZ

The value of exports from America's foreign-trade zones increased by 13.7 percent in 2013, to a record high $79.5bn in merchandise exported, according to figures released by the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board in its Annual Report to Congress. At $835.8bn, the 2013 value of received merchandise into FTZs also reached a new high, surpassing the previous year’s record of $732.2bn – a 14.1 percent increase.

Would Scottish Independence From UK Sink Its Maritime Fortunes?

September 2, 2014

Maritime Executive

A vote for independence from the UK would have a negative effect on the Scottish shipping and offshore maritime sector, according to a survey by international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.

Will Postal Service Rate Cuts Steal Business From UPS and FedEx?

September 2, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The battle of the parcel carriers has begun.

Canada Seeks to Lure U.S. Businesses with Lower Corporate Taxes

August 29, 2014

CFO

With Burger King planning to relocate there after completing its buy of coffee-and-donut chain Tim Hortons for about $11.4bn, Canada is emerging as the latest tax haven for U.S. firms fleeing a high tax code at home.

American Airlines Cargo Breaks Ground on Pharmaceutical Hub in Philadelphia

August 29, 2014

Air Cargo World

American Airlines Cargo has started construction of a dedicated pharmaceutical handling facility in Philadelphia.

Airfreight Shows Slight Decline in August, Ocean Freight Picture Improves in Same Period

August 29, 2014

Transport Intelligence

Uncertainty in the global market continues as the latest Stifel Logistics Confidence Index indicates a dip of 0.4 points in the overall measurement to 55.7. While the present situation remained positive, gaining 1.2 points from July to 53.5, the expected situation for the next six months stumbled 2.0 points to 57.9. This decline was particularly noticeable within airfreight expectations, which declined 3.3 points to 54.7. The sea freight expectation component declined 0.7 points to 61.0.

CEVA Logistics Expands Operation in Los Angeles

August 28, 2014

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has expanded its freight-management operation in the Los Angeles area.

YRC Freight Upgrades Three Terminals to Distribution Centers

August 28, 2014

YRC Freight

YRC Freight has upgraded three of its terminals to full distribution-center status.

Globe Tracker Teams With Refrigerated Transport for Reefer Management

August 28, 2014

Refrigerated Transport Electronics

Refrigerated Transport Electronics (RTE), a developer of products for the intermodal refrigerated container industry, is partnering with Globe Tracker International (GTI), a provider of tools for global trade data sharing, autonomous asset tracking and data analytics.

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