Logistics

Covering Logistics, Forwarders, Warehousing, NVOCC, Transportation Intermediaries

Lifting Gear Hire upgrades load cell fleet with Straightpoint

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2018 | Logistics

U.S. lifting equipment rental specialist Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has initiated a major overhaul of its load cell fleet and placed a landmark order for manufacturer Straightpoint’s (SP) Radiolink plus units up to 220,000 lbs. in capacity.

Bicil takes reins at growth-focused Imperial logistics International

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

UPS to hire about 100,000 for holiday season

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2018 | Logistics | Integrators

UPS announced today that it expects to hire about 100,000 seasonal employees to support the anticipated increase in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2019.

Alliance Shippers Inc. recognized as a Top 3PL provider

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2018 | Logistics

Duuri Oy appoints GAC Hong Kong as Far East supply chain partner

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2018 | Logistics

Finnish interior detailing and finishing products specialist Duuri Oy has appointed GAC Hong Kong as its supply chain partner in the Far East, handling the full spectrum of logistics.

Mexico honors UPS’s Juan Perez with Distinguished Mexican award

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2018 | Logistics | Integrators

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that Juan Perez, UPS chief information and engineering officer, has received the Distinguished Mexican Award from the Mexican government for his personal and career achievements that have advanced his profession and community in the United States.

CEVA Logistics teams up with VARIDESK and J.J. Barea Foundation to deliver desks to hurricane damaged Puerto Rico

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2018 | Logistics

Next Future Transportation announces autonomous parcel delivery solution

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2018 | Logistics

Silicon Valley autonomous transportation startup identifies final-mile parcel delivery as an opportunity to enhance the customer experience, while creating significant supply chain improvements to traditional operating models

CCM announces Maintenance Partner Awards

AJOT Newsroom | September 14, 2018 | Logistics

Quest Solution Breaks Into Transportation Logistics Market With $10 Million in Purchase Orders for In-Truck Solution

AJOT Newsroom | September 14, 2018 | Logistics

Excess International joins All-in-One Logistics Network

AJOT Newsroom | September 14, 2018 | Logistics

Dupré Logistics SCS opens new Knoxville branch

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2018 | Logistics

Dupré’s SCS business group is an asset-based provider of logistics services that includes freight brokerage, intermodal and transportation management.

UPS transformation and enhanced business strategy to boost future earnings

time:matters acquires Customs Broker

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2018 | Logistics

Overstock.com opens Kansas City warehouse to bring two-day shipping to US customers

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2018 | Logistics

United Fresh enhances industry relations team

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2018 | Logistics

UPS’s $7 billion-a-year spending spree reaches a moment of truth

United Parcel Service Inc. is investing $7 billion this year to upgrade its delivery network for the rise of online shopping. Now it’s taking the stage to tell investors what they’re getting for that money.

Descartes MacroPoint™ capacity matching helps freight brokers address tight transportation capacity market

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2018 | Logistics

Masterpiece International appoints Executive Vice President of Sales to management team

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Masterpiece International ("MPI") continues to expand its Executive Management Team with the appointment of Nick Iosue as Executive Vice President of Sales.