Logistics News Archives

“It is well established that racially offensive language need not be targeted at the plaintiff in order to support a Title VII hostile work environment claim”

A federal judge was wrong to dismiss an Alabama woman's claims that she faced sexual harassment in the workplace on the grounds that the language and behavior of her co-workers was not aimed at her, an appeals ... via The Macon Telegraph

Shares of Forward Air Corp., an air cargo company, rose 4 percent Tuesday after the air cargo company's first-quarter earnings met Wall Street expectations and analysts praised the results. via Canadian Business Magazine

The healthcare logistics industry is currently experiencing a shift toward globalisation, supply chain simplification and delivery specialisation, says an industry expert. via NutraIngredients

Wall Street pulled back Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrials tumbling more than 100 points as a rush of quarterly results from bellwethers like AT&T Inc., DuPont and McDonald's Corp. via Knoxville News Sentinel

“This new partnership between DHL and Borderlinx opens the marketplace to hundreds of millions of customers that until now have not been able to purchase their products from U.S. Internet retailers.”

DHL,the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, recently announced a new five-year agreement with Borderlinx, a U.K.-based provider of cross-border e-commerce solutions. via Logistics Online

“Given the challenging conditions in the credit markets today, we consider this new credit agreement with both our existing and several new banks to be a clear indication of their confidence in our business model and operating philosophy.”

At the closing, the initial interest rate will be LIBOR + 1.00%. The proceeds from borrowings under the credit agreement are expected to be used to purchase containers and for general corporate purposes. via PR-inside.com

Cadence Financial Corporation , a financial holding company whose principal subsidiary is Cadence Bank, N.A., today reported net income - 04/21/2008 - 04:06 PM REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-- --Shutterfly, Inc. via Business Wire

Skyberry Holdings Ltd. , announced today that it has acquired 19,500 Units of Polaris Geothermal Inc. via Canada NewsWire

“It's a pleasure to work with such a well recognized organization such as Standard & Poor's”

Angstrom Technologies Corp. , a green computing solutions company, announces today that its company information will be made available via Standard & Poor's Market Access Program, an information distribution ... via Market Wire

“We had previously hoped to release the interim data from this trial during the first quarter 2008, but this is not possible due to ASCO media embargo rules”

Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 16 Apr 2008 Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. via MediLexicon

The rickety economy is threatening to throw profit off track at Hub Group Inc. Shares of the Downers Grove-based freight transportation broker have fallen 12% since April 3, the day before Florida-based Raymond ... via Crain's Chicago Business Weekly Edition

View Long-Term Investor Screen A number of stocks have broken out of bases since the March 20 follow-through - including a few long-term investment candidates. via Investor's Business Daily

The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly rose for a second straight month in February as a big jump in imports of foreign-made cars offset the first decline in oil imports in a year. via ABC News

“Our new distribution center will serve more than 200 PETCO stores across the southern part of the country and will be a great addition to the 15 existing PETCO stores already located throughout Georgia.”

Governor Sonny Perdue announces that PETCO, a leading pet products company, is locating a new distribution center in Braselton, representing an investment of $33 million. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

“This will make transport and logistics, the main job of the SNCF.”

France's SNCF state railway company on Sunday launched a full-scale takeover bid for the Geodis transport and logistics firm, aiming to create a freight transport firm with international clout. via The Tocqueville Connection

ROCHESTER, Pa., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, a leading provider of technology-based third-party logistics solutions, is launching an aggressive initiative aimed at growing the ... via Earth Times

“IBS has been growing rapidly in the past few years. We foresee great potential for growth and expansion of our business in Canada and this office in Toronto will provide our customers the focus and support in line with IBS' global delivery model.”

From correspondents in Kerala, India, 10:07 PM IST IBS Software, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics industry announced the setting up of an ... via India eNews

“We look forward to working closely with Dr. Krasner, the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Dana-Farber/Harvard and other institutions on designing and implementing a larger NOV-002 trial for this indication”

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 03 Apr 2008 - 1:00 PDT newsletters Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. via Medical News Today

“With a well-rounded background in sales and marketing, Melinda is a great addition to the Suddath team”

Suddath Relocation Systems , an agent of United Van Lines and a leading provider of global household goods transportation, corporate relocation, facility moving, warehousing and logistics services, is pleased ... via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...