Brazil’s regulatory agency has given final approval to the planned $4.9 billion combination of FedEx Corp. and European package and logistics operator TNT N.V., turning aside an appeal from rival UPS Inc.
March 30, 2016Logistics News
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
FedEx Wins Brazil’s Final Approval of TNT Acquisition
Norfolk Southern Sets May 12 Showdown Over Canadian Pacific Acquisition Bid
Norfolk Southern Corp. set a May 12 showdown with potential buyer Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. by announcing that date for the annual meeting, where shareholders will say whether they want the board to negotiate a merger with the Canadian carrier.
March 29, 2016Consumer Confidence Climbs More Than Expected in March
Consumer confidence rebounded more than forecast in March as American households grew more upbeat about prospects for the labor market and economy.
March 29, 2016XPO Logistics Adds to Presence in Britain
XPO Logistics Inc. has landed food service deals with two companies in the United Kingdom, most recently with retailer Iceland, XPO said March 15.
March 15, 2016Study Finds Additional Research Needed to Better Understand Driver Fatigue
While there is some evidence that fatigue among truck drivers increases the risk of crashes, questions remain about effective ways to minimize that risk, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
March 14, 2016US Antitrust Chief Concerned About CP Rail-Norfolk Proposed Trust
The head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division said he's concerned about the proposed voting trust structure Canadian Pacific Railway wants to use to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp.
March 10, 2016XPO Becomes Logistics Manager for Trinity Health
XPO Logistics is expanding its presence in the health care industry by landing a contract as the third-party logistics provider for Trinity Health, the two companies said March 9.
March 9, 2016CP Rail CEO Harrison Says Combination with CSX Still Possible
Canadian Pacific Railway still is interested in exploring a merger with CSX Corp. even as Canada’s second-largest carrier continues to pursue Norfolk Southern Corp., CEO Hunter Harrison said.
March 8, 2016CSX Intermodal Terminal Brings Economic Boost to Florida Town
The facility is a month shy of its second birthday, but Winter Haven, Florida, city and business leaders say the CSX intermodal terminal and surrounding logistics center already are bringing the economic development they wanted.
March 8, 2016TRAC Intermodal Reports 2015 Profit, Reverses Year-Earlier Loss
Chassis provider TRAC Intermodal reported 2015 net income of $26.7 million, reversing a year-earlier loss of $3 million as revenue improved 10%.
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