Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

IAG Cargo Announces First Route From London to Louisiana

October 26, 2016

IAG Cargo has announced its new route to New Orleans, Louisiana. Beginning March 26, 2017, the airline says it will become the only carrier to fly direct from its London Heathrow (LHR) hub to New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Nordstrom, Costco, UPS Join Last-Mile Delivery Study in Seattle

October 19, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

In the heart of Amazon country, Nordstrom, Costco and UPS have joined with a team from the University of Washington in Seattle to study solutions to last-mile delivery issues in urban areas. UW's Urban Freight Lab will explore high-impact, low-cost solutions in urban areas where delivery vehicles, bicycles, cars and pedestrians all have to coexist, according to the university.

Miami International Announces Ocean-to-Air Shipment Program

October 19, 2016

Air Cargo World

Miami International Airport will soon receive perishable freight imports by sea and load it aboard international flights, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - making it the first airport in Florida to handle ocean-to-air transshipment. The airport announced that the shipments should start by the end of 2016.

Lufthansa Cargo Moves Local Freight Handling to Hong Kong Terminal

October 14, 2016

Lufthansa Cargo

Europe's largest air cargo carrier has moved its local freight handling into the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT) in Hong Kong.

Aljex, MyFreightWorld Announce Discounted LTL Rates

October 13, 2016

Aljex Software

Transportation management software provider Aljex and freight brokerage company MyFreightWorld have announced they will provide discounted less-than-truckload rates through a new online rating engine.

CaroTrans Launches Atlanta-Nhava Sheva Service in Response to Market Demand

October 10, 2016

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has begun a direct, weekly LCL service from Atlanta to Nhava Sheva, India to address increased demand from the U.S. Southeast and Gulf regions.

Finding a TMS that will Deliver Value Today and in the Future

October 5, 2016

Descartes Systems Group

It's Good That Low-Cost Capital Fuels 3PL Acquisitions, C.H. Robinson CEO Says

October 4, 2016

American Shipper

C.H. Robinson CEO John Wiehoff says there's a pretty straightforward reason why there was so much acquisition activity in the third-party logistics and freight brokerage markets the last two years: the low cost of capital and an active investment community.

TQL Opens New Offices in Missouri, Arizona

September 28, 2016

Total Quality Logistics

Total Quality Logistics, a nationwide freight brokerage, is opening offices in Missouri and Arizona.

Kuehne & Nagel Unveils New Platform for Digital Interface

September 26, 2016

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel has entered into a partnership with the Transporeon Group, operator of a European cloud-based electronic logistics network, to create a digital collaboration platform with truckload and less-than-truckload carriers.

Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

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