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Business, Logistics

RFX Purchases Pioneer Transfer

Quazar Capital Corp. said its brokerage unit, Pioneer Transfer, has been acquired by RFX. Terms were not disclosed.

September 29, 2011
Business, Logistics

Marchiano Appointed President at Longistics

Andy Marchiano has been recruited as president of global logistics firm Longistics, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Marchiano was previously vice president and general manager of Cooper Leasing Inc., Raleigh, N.C.

September 26, 2011
Business, Logistics

CSC Wins Two Postal Contracts

Computer Sciences Corp. said it has won a pair of operations and logistics contracts from the U.S. Postal Service. The seven-year pacts have an estimated value of $83 million.

September 22, 2011
Business, Logistics

Jacobson Expands In Asia

Third-party logistics operator Jacobson Cos. is expanding in Asia through the acquisition of G-Link Express Logistics assets, the company announced.

September 15, 2011
Business, Logistics

Inspiron Logistics Launches Fleet Notification System

Inspiron Logistics announced it has launched a new notification system that enables fleet managers to alert trucks and personnel about current weather impacts, route closures and time sensitive information with in-cab voice or text alerts.

September 15, 2011
Business, Logistics

XPO Logistics Acquired by Equity Firm

Third-party logistics company XPO Logistics, formerly known as Express-1 Expedited Solutions, said its acquisition by an equity firm is complete.

September 8, 2011
Business, Logistics

Purolator International to Expand in U.S.

Canadian express courier Purolator International will open 10 new offices during 2011, doubling its presence in the United States.

September 8, 2011
Business, Logistics

Prologis Sells 13 Industrial Buildings

Distribution center and warehouse operator Prologis Inc. has disclosed the sale of a 2.8 million-square-foot industrial building portfolio for about $118 million to New York real estate investment manager Clarion Partners.

September 8, 2011
Business, Logistics

MD Logistics Expands With Reno Warehouse

MD Logistics said it has expanded its operations by opening a 55,000 square foot drug distribution center in Reno, Nev.

September 7, 2011
Business, Logistics

Transplace Names Abernathy President of 3PL, Brokerage Unit

Transplace said it has promoted George Abernathy to the post of president of Transplace Logistics, its third-party logistics, truck brokerage and consulting units.

August 31, 2011