newsworthy FedEx to combine its LTL freight units September 17, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Memphis-based carrier will close 100 terminals, cut 1,700 jobs in effort to turn struggling LTL business around.Read More
transportation report An inside look at Valeant Pharmaceuticals' emergency shipment program September 7, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments For specialty drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals, on-time deliveries can be a life-or-death proposition.Read More
newsworthy TNT to split mail, express businesses August 3, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Transport giant's announcement may set up bidding war among rival express firms.Read More
newsworthy Congress passes two-month extension of FAA funding; FedEx labor provision left in limbo August 2, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Action marks 15th consecutive temporary extension for FAA funding.Read More
newsworthy UPS blows out Q2 results July 22, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Per-share earnings rise 71 percent; operating profits up 57 percent; revenue climbs 13 percent.Read More
newsworthy House extends FAA funding to Aug. 1 June 30, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Fate of controversial FedEx labor provision remains in limbo.Read More
newsworthy Rockefeller opposes change to FedEx labor classification June 18, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Opposition by influential senator seen as major setback for advocates of controversial proposal.Read More
newsworthy FedEx posts strong fiscal Q4 results June 18, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Transport giant's air, parcel segments show solid growth; LTL remains weak operating link.Read More
newsworthy Oberstar calls for sweeping change to ocean shipping laws; vows swift action to move rail reform through Congress June 11, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Chairman of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee also says he will continue fight to change FedEx's labor status.Read More
newsworthy USPS realignment means expanded roles for two star players May 25, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Postal Service appoints two veterans to key product development, IT roles.Read More