Russian Railways is allocating $1.5 billion to create a freight services company called The Second Freight Co. The new line will provide both single-car and full-train freight service throughout Russia. (August 23, 2010)
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that U.S. industry is neither materially injured nor threatened by material injury by subsidized wire decking from China. Therefore, no antidumping or countervailing duty will be imposed on wire deck imports from China. (August 23, 2010)
Ultra Logistics has moved into a new office facility in Fair Lawn, N.J. The new building gives the company a larger server room to accommodate its transportation management software business. (August 23, 2010)
Toyota Industrial Equipment Co. is celebrating 20 years of manufacturing in the United States. (August 23, 2010)
Pilot Freight Services has opened a new operation in Harlingen, Texas, near the border with Mexico. (August 23, 2010)
Qatar Airways is launching scheduled freighter services to Chicago. The twice-weekly service, which will use a new Boeing 777 freighter, will fly from the airline's hub in Doha by way of Amsterdam. (August 23, 2010)
CargoWise, a developer of software for logistics service providers, has hired Todd DeRosa as its global marketing manager. DeRosa, who will be based in Sydney, Australia, will be responsible for all global marketing strategies, partner relationships, and product management initiatives. (August 20, 2010)
Ken Colby has been appointed the new chief executive officer at Pinc Solutions, a developer of yard management solutions. Colby, who most recently served as senior vice president of global operations at Smart Drive Systems, brings over 30 years of experience in software and services to his new position. He replaces Aleks Gollu, co-founder of Pinc, who will now serve as chief technology officer. (August 20, 2010)
CB Richard Ellis Inc. has hired Kenneth Zirk as its senior vice president of global corporate services. Zirk comes to CB Richard Ellis, the world's largest commercial real estate firm, with over 26 years experience negotiating real estate transactions. He will work from the company's Philadelphia office. (August 20, 2010)
CB Richard Ellis Inc. has hired Kenneth Zirk as its senior vice president of global corporate services. Zirk comes to CB Richard Ellis, the world's largest commercial real estate firm, with over 26 years experience negotiating real estate transactions. He will work from the company's Philadelphia office. (August 20, 2010)
Scott Bethke has rejoined Jervis B. Webb as director of bulk systems sales. Bethke, who holds several patents for conveyor equipment, will be responsible for Webb's bulk material handling business. He most recently was employed by Roberts Sinto Corp., but had worked for Jervis B. Webb in the 1980s as manager of bulk material handling. (August 20, 2010)
Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and technology solutions, has hired Ben Cubitt as senior vice president, consulting and strategic services. Cubitt, who most recently served as vice president, supply chain for RockTenn, brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his new position. (August 20, 2010)
Finland-based Cimcorp, a supplier of automated material handling and picking solutions, has acquired RMT Robotics. RMT is a Canadian manufacturer of robotic material handling equipment. (August 20, 2010)
Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems Co. has signed an agreement with Global Logistics Properties to operate Bosch's first distribution center in China. The facility in Wuxi New Area Logistics Park will serve customers in East China. (August 19, 2010)
Paper manufacturer Appleton has announced plans to open a new regional distribution facility in Monroe, Ohio. The 220,000-square-foot building, which Appleton will lease from Industrial Developments International, will handle the distribution of carbonless, thermal, and security paper products. (August 19, 2010)
Ceva Logistics has bought the Nashville distribution center previously operated by Dell Inc. Ceva will use the facility for the final assembly of laptop computers as well as for shipping desktop computers and related items. It plans to retain the 480 employees who worked in the facility when Dell owned it. (August 19, 2010)
Hytrol Conveyor Co. has appointed Mitch Johnson director of systems development. Johnson, who comes to Hytrol with 27 years of engineering and sales experience, most recently served as a regional sales manager for Intelligrated. (August 19, 2010)
Hytrol Conveyor Co. has appointed Mitch Johnson director of systems development. Johnson, who comes to Hytrol with 27 years of engineering and sales experience, most recently served as a regional sales manager for Intelligrated. (August 19, 2010)
Jay Kovarik has rejoined Battery Handling Systems (BHS) as director of national accounts. Kovarik brings 25 years of material handling experience as an account manager and national account manager to his new position. (August 19, 2010)
Jay Kovarik has rejoined Battery Handling Systems (BHS) as director of national accounts. Kovarik brings 25 years of material handling experience as an account manager and national account manager to his new position. (August 19, 2010)
Scott Johnson has been promoted to vice president of business development at Clark Material Handling. Johnson has been with the forklift manufacturer since 1995 in a variety of roles, including Eastern regional sales manager, aftermarket sales and marketing manager, director of marketing, and director of dealer services. (August 19, 2010)
Scott Johnson has been promoted to vice president of business development at Clark Material Handling. Johnson has been with the forklift manufacturer since 1995 in a variety of roles, including Eastern regional sales manager, aftermarket sales and marketing manager, director of marketing, and director of dealer services. (August 19, 2010)
APL Logistics has entered into a strategic alliance with Japan's Sumitomo Warehouse Co. to jointly market global supply chain solutions. Under the deal, Osaka-based Sumitomo will offer its warehousing and logistics services in Japan to APL Logistics customers. In turn, APL Logistics will make its global services available to Sumitomo clients outside of Japan. (August 18, 2010)
Belgium-based biscuit manufacturer Jules Destrooper has expanded its partnership with CHEP. The company has contracted with the pallet pooling specialist to use some 30,000 of CHEP's Euro pallets to distribute its almond thins, butter crisps, and other products during the coming year. (August 18, 2010)
CB Richard Ellis Inc. has hired Kenneth Zirk as its senior vice president of global corporate services. Zirk comes to CB Richard Ellis, the world's largest commercial real estate firm, with over 26 years experience negotiating real estate transactions. He will work from the company's Philadelphia office. (August 20, 2010)
Hytrol Conveyor Co. has appointed Mitch Johnson director of systems development. Johnson, who comes to Hytrol with 27 years of engineering and sales experience, most recently served as a regional sales manager for Intelligrated. (August 19, 2010)
Jay Kovarik has rejoined Battery Handling Systems (BHS) as director of national accounts. Kovarik brings 25 years of material handling experience as an account manager and national account manager to his new position. (August 19, 2010)
Scott Johnson has been promoted to vice president of business development at Clark Material Handling. Johnson has been with the forklift manufacturer since 1995 in a variety of roles, including Eastern regional sales manager, aftermarket sales and marketing manager, director of marketing, and director of dealer services. (August 19, 2010)
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