The economy may be improving, but shippers are still looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Today, more shippers are looking for alternatives to UPS and FedEx to fill the void after... View More
Cargo Business News -- The trans-Pacific shipping market is making more money thanks in part to rate increases by ocean carriers and a second quarter lift from China trade, but the U.S. economy is projected... View More
National Journal -- A new congressional proposal is designed to ensure a place for freight in planning infrastructure and transportation policy. Read more!... View More
The New York Times -- American exports faltered in June even as imports hit a record high, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, pushing the United States trade deficit to its highest level in 20 months.... View More
Journal of Commerce--Manufacturing, wholesale and retail inventories rose in June, reinforcing claims that the wave of goods restocking benefiting transport operators is slowing. Seasonally adjusted retail... View More
A motor carrier in Southern Virginia, FWC, shut down this week, ending a 30-year run as it struggled to rebuild business in the economic recovery, the Journal of Commerce reported. The company, located... View More
From GlobeNewswire: "SkyPostal Networks, Inc. has changed its name to SkyShop Logistics, Inc. to better reflect its positioning as a cross border shopping facilitator. Capitalizing on SkyPostal's efficient... View More
The Street -- The nation's major retail ports are expected to see import volume reach 14.5 million containers for 2010, marking a 15% increase from last year. Read more!... View More
The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday that it is changing its policy that effectively banned cigarettes from being mailed to troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. The policy, which took effect at the end... View More
ATLANTA– UPS today announced it is launching UPS Returns® Flexible Access, a new service with a unique label that allows consumers to drop returns at any U.S. Postal Service® (USPS) location... View More
Austin, TX – August 11, 2010 – Summer is winding down, and as consumers turn their focus toward back-to-school shopping, retailers are already in the thick of preparing for the holidays. The... View More
•USPS CFO Joseph Corbett has testifed before the Postal Regulatory Commission that, even if the Postal Service receives the billions of relief it is seeking from Congress, the Postal Service... View More
According to D. Eadward Tree, "Most of what’s wrong with the Postal Service is the fault of Congress. Congress has been bleeding billions of dollars annually from the supposedly independent and self-sustaining... View More
Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated material handling solutions and services, announces it has signed an agreement in principle to purchase HK Systems, a North American automated material... View More
Orders placed with U.S. factories declined more than forecast in June, a sign manufacturing will cool in coming months. The 1.2 percent decrease in bookings was more than double the 0.5 percent drop projected... View More
Florida ports along the Gulf of Mexico are gaining momentum in trade as they look to recover from a difficult 2009. Cargo tonnage, revenue and trade value are starting to see month-over-month growth, a... View More
The Journal of Commerce - Legislation calling for a national freight transportation policy would short-change the nation's highways, the American Trucking Associations said. In a statement, the ATA said... View More
The Journal of Commerce - The Cass Freight Index for industrial shipping fell back 8.6 percent in July, the first decline in six months and a signal that weakness in the broader U.S. economy is starting... View More
The Journal of Commerce - Container volume at West Coast ports increased 15 percent in the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, according to the Pacific Maritime Association. The... View More
