newsworthy Dell finds gold in parts returns November 23, 2009 Susan K. Lacefield No Comments For PC giant, parts recovered from returned computers have become a source of profit.Read More
newsworthy Analyst: Dip in shipping activity no cause for alarm November 23, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Key monthly index of U.S. shipping activity slips in October, but author says there's no reason to panic.Read More
newsworthy ABF, Teamsters may—or may not—be in concession talks November 23, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments ABF Freight System says it's been discussing wage cuts with the Teamsters. The union says otherwise.Read More
inbound rails show signs of rebound November 22, 2009 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Consultant reports that U.S. railroads have begun putting idled locomotives and cars back in service.Read More
inbound ALAN celebrates achievements in disaster relief November 22, 2009 DC Velocity Staff No Comments In just four years, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has notched up some notable successes in humanitarian relief.Read More
inbound Carrier recruitment efforts target vets November 22, 2009 Toby Gooley No Comments Real-world experience, management skills, and a strong work ethic make ex-military logisticians attractive to employers.Read More
vertical focus Toy shippers in need of holiday miracle November 19, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Tepid demand, ocean capacity shortfalls, and tougher product safety rules have set up the toy business for a lump of coal this season.Read More
newsworthy Air-freight shippers scramble for space November 16, 2009 Toby Gooley No Comments With cargo capacity in short supply, big shippers are grabbing up charter space.Read More
newsworthy Zollars: No economic, freight recovery in 2010's first half November 16, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments YRC Worldwide CEO says weak demand will likely prolong the pain for LTL carriers.Read More
enroute Truck driver outsourcing on the upswing ... for now November 10, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Truck driver leasing services are thriving in a down economy. But what happens when business rebounds?Read More