DC & Warehouse Operations Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems launches in NAFTA April 22, 2015 Brand change from Goodyear Engineered Products Conveyor Belt mining brand, in the North American region
Business Operations Railroad “hot topics” on agenda for rail shippers December 16, 2014 CHICAGO, Ill.—Safety, service, and schedule-some of the most challenging issues currently facing businesses that ship goods via railroad-will be the focus at the January 14–15 Winter Meeting of the Midwest…
Sustainability Kansas City Southern appoints Lora Cheatum SVP Human Resources October 24, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Mo.–Kansas City Southern appointed Lora Cheatum senior vice president human resources for its primary U.S. subsidiary, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company. She will lead…
Transportation NRC launches Fleet Forward 2020 October 16, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. — The National Research Council (NRC) wants to help fleet owners improve fuel efficiency, reduce repair and maintenance costs, decrease engine idle times, and minimize their environmental footprints.
Sustainability Supply chain engagement to mitigate weather-related issues: CN VP, Eastern Region October 9, 2014 BURLINGTON, Ont.–Railroading is tough in winter, no matter where or who you are, was the message delivered by John Orr, VP, Eastern Region, with CN Rail. Orr was a speaker…
Sustainability Manitoulin Transport acquires LTL division of Westcan Freight Systems September 8, 2014 EDMONTON, Alta.– Manitoulin Transport has acquired the less-than¬-truckload (LTL) and van freight business of Westcan Freight Systems. The RTL-Westcan Group of Companies serves customers across western Canada…
Sustainability Truxpo trucking and logistics show to feature Michael “Pinball” Clemons July 25, 2014 ABBOTSFORD, B.C.– TRUXPO, Western Canada’s largest trucking and logistics show, is presented in partnership with the British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) and takes place September 19-20, 2014 at…
Sustainability Francois-Nicolas Carrier named drector, corporate human resources at Groupe Morneau July 14, 2014 QUEBEC, Que.,– Groupe Morneau, a key player in Canada’s transport industry, is proud to announce the appointment of François-Nicolas Carrier to Director of Human Resources for Groupe Morneau.
Sustainability Livingston International appoints new US president, Chief Financial Officer June 23, 2014 CHICAGO, Ill.–Livingston International has appointed Christopher Logan as US president and Sharon Sritong as chief financial officer. Both Logan and Sritong will work out…
Sustainability Warehousing Education and Research Council releases DC Measures 2014 Report June 20, 2014 OAK BROOK, Ill.–The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), www.WERC.org, has released DC Measures 2014, its annual benchmarking study of key warehousing and distribution performance metrics. The…