Current information about freight transportation management and services including domestic and international trucking, ocean/maritime, air cargo, railroad, intermodal, and parcel express freight movements. en-us http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/community/Freight+Transportation+Management/48466.html?nid=4144 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:35:22 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6670233.html?nid=4144 The U.S. Department of Transportation granted final approval for antitrust immunity to Continental Airlines for its participation in the Star Alliance. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6670227.html?nid=4144 UPS this week completed the Phase I expansion of its advanced air packaging sorting hub, entitled Worldport, which company officials said will increase its capacity 15 percent from 304,000 to 350,000 packages per hour. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6670131.html?nid=4144 The United States Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported this week that its Freight Transportation Services Index was down in May from April. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6670128.html?nid=4144 Carload freight and intermodal traffic volumes were down on United States railroads for the week ending July 4, according to the Association of American Railroads. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669997.html?nid=4144 In an effort to meet growing customer demand, FedEx Ground recently opened up a new distribution hub in Chicago. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669985.html?nid=4144 YRC Worldwide said today it has reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to modify terms of its current labor agreement for company employees covered under the National Master Freight Agreement. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669943.html?nid=4144 Research from the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) released this week indicates traffic congestion remains a major problem in the United States, but the news is not all bad. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669921.html?nid=4144 The consortia picked to lead further expansion of the canal was named yesterday, bringing the project one step closer to completion. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669787.html?nid=4144 Shippers and intermediaries are showing more reliance on Less than Container Load (LCL) this season, as DHL announced the launch of its guaranteed weekly LCL services. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669683.html?nid=4144 Schneider Logistics has sold its Olomouc, Czech Republic operation to ExlService Holdings Inc. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669678.html?nid=4144 Recently released Cargo Revenue Ton Miles (RTMs) data for May confirms that domestic volumes remain weak. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669674.html?nid=4144 A recently-announced partnership between Milan Express and New Century Transportation Inc. promises to offer shippers with LTL services from the Midwest/Southeast region to and from the Northeast. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669409.html?nid=4144 Transplace CEO Tom Sanderson provides insight into 3PL-shipper relationships. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:16:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669461.html?nid=4144 UPS said today it plans to reduce its airline carbon emissions by an additional 20 percent from 2005 to 2020, which would be a cumulative reduction of 42 percent since 1990. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669452.html?nid=4144 Cargo B, the Belgian cargo carrier that started operations just two years ago, is calling it quits. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669327.html?nid=4144 Survey finds companies optimistic about economic recovery. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669183.html?nid=4144 It is highly likely that signs of growth and possibly economic recovery will be visible by the end of this year, according to the results of the latest non-manufacturing industry survey by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669158.html?nid=4144 Carriers will have to change their business models or risk further casualties, said industry analysts. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669143.html?nid=4144 Officials provided shippers with an expansion update, noting that volumes are down but revenues are higher. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6669106.html?nid=4144 Non-asset based transportation capacity and logistics services provider Landstar System Inc. has acquired two supply chain technology-focused companies, Premier Logistics Inc. and A3 Integration LLC. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST