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PortPro’s Toni Ann Careccio is Honored with 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive Recognizes Female Supply Chain Leaders Nationwide
XPO Named a 2024 FreightTech 100 Company by FreightWaves
GREENWICH, Conn. , Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has been named to the 2024 FreightTech 100 list by FreightWaves, a global provider of supply chain market intelligence. The FreightTech 100 spotlights the most innovative companies in the freight technology sector.
Redwood Logistics Named Among 2024 FreightWaves FreightTech 100
--Redwood’s innovative technology and approach to supply chain disruptions lands the company within the top 100 for the sixth straight year--
Three XPO Leaders Receive 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award
GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced today that three of its business leaders have been named recipients of the prestigious 2023 Women in Supply Chain award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.
DFDS EXPANDS FERRY NETWORK TO STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
DFDS has today entered into an agreement to acquire FRS Iberia/Maroc, a division of the German short-sea ferry company FRS GmbH & Co. KG. FRS Iberia/Maroc operates three short-sea ferry routes across the Strait of Gibraltar connecting Spain and Morocco.
PortPro Recognized as Top Performer in TMS Software Category by G2
Signals Strong Customer Satisfaction; Expansion and Digital Transformation of Drayage Community
Touax: HALF-YEAR RESULTS 2023 Solid business model and operating performance
PRESS RELEASE Paris, 13 September 2023 - 5.45pm
CN Announces Upgrade to Falcon Premium Intermodal Service
Efficiently and reliably connecting Mexico, the United States and Canada
Freight Audit & Payment Data Insights Can Help Shippers Forecast for Supply Chain Peak Season
Trax reports data insights as essential for reducing risks and optimizing shipping costs this peak season
Redwood Cross-Border Index: Shippers and LSPs are Experiencing Nearshoring Growing Pains
– Mexican trucking rates nearly double US rates, creating potential for future supply chain disruption –
AUGUST VOLUMES: FREIGHT CLOSING IN FURTHER ON 2022, PASSENGERS UP 3%
Ferry – freight: Total volumes in August 2023 were 4.6% below 2022. Volumes were 1.6% below 2022 adjusted for Channel.
AUGUST VOLUMES: FREIGHT CLOSING IN FURTHER ON 2022, PASSENGERS UP 3%
Ferry – freight: Total volumes in August 2023 were 4.6% below 2022. Volumes were 1.6% below 2022 adjusted for Channel.
A New Canadian – U.S. Intermodal Service
MONTREAL, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Railway Company (CN) (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a new domestic intermodal service. Launching on October 2, this unique service will provide customers with an integrated, market-competitive, and efficient all-rail service. The service will link CN-served Canadian markets with Norfolk Southern-served Kansas City and Atlanta, the heart of the fast-growing manufacturing and consumer base in the Southeastern U.S.
Redwood Logistics Raises Over $247,000 for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
--Redwood’s annual Redwood Games raises funds to extend Lurie Hospital’s ability to provide a healthier future for children in Chicago--
PortPro Releases New Industry Report 2023 State of Drayage: First Mile in Logistics — Challenges and Future Growth
JERSEY CITY, N.J. and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PortPro, the premier drayage software provider for drayage carriers, today announced a new exclusive report that takes a hard look at the drayage industry, poised to grow from $6.1 billion in 2022 to $8.3 billion by 2027.
Saia Provides July and August LTL Operating Data
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering national less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for July and August 2023. In July 2023, compared to July 2022, LTL shipments per workday increased 6.0%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 3.4% and LTL weight per shipment declined 2.4% to 1,401 pounds. In August 2023, compared to August 2022, LTL shipments per workday increased 14.2%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 6.8% and LTL weight per shipment declined 6.4% to 1,339 pounds.
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
XPO Provides North American LTL Operating Data for August 2023
GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today reported certain preliminary LTL segment operating metrics for August 2023. LTL tonnage per day increased 3.1%, as compared with August 2022, attributable to a year-over-year increase of 8.1% in shipments per day and a decrease of 4.6% in weight per shipment. Actual results for August 2023 may vary from the preliminary results reported above.
FreightCar America, Inc. To Participate In TD Cowen’s 16th Annual Global Transportation Conference
CHICAGO, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAIL), a diversified manufacturer of railroad freight cars, today announced that senior management will participate in TD Cowen’s 16th Annual Global Transportation Conference in Boston. Jim Meyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Riordan, Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in a fireside chat from 10:20 AM ET to 10:50 AM ET on Wednesday, September 6, hosted by Cowen’s Transportation, OEMs & Technology analyst, Matt Elkott. Management will also be conducting one-on-one meetings with investors in attendance at the conference.
XPO Adds Capacity in Dallas with Garland Service Center Expansion
GREENWICH, Conn. , Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced today the completed expansion of its Garland, TX, service center, substantially expanding capacity in metro Dallas. This marks another important milestone in the company’s previously announced plan to grow capacity by adding 900 net new doors nationally by the first quarter of 2024.
