mining
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Phoenix Conveyor Belt Systems launches in NAFTA
Brand change from Goodyear Engineered Products Conveyor Belt mining brand, in the North American region
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Railroad “hot topics” on agenda for rail shippers
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 Association of Rail Shippers (MARS). “Rail Shipping 2015: Meeting the…
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Kansas City Southern appoints Lora Cheatum SVP Human Resources
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 the U.S. team and collaborate closely with the leaders of KCS’ Mexico subsidiary,…
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NRC launches Fleet Forward 2020
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. To that end, the agency has created Fleet Forward 2020,…
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Supply chain engagement to mitigate weather-related issues: CN VP, Eastern Region
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 at the 28th Annual transportation conference October 8 in Burlington, Ontario.…
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Manitoulin Transport acquires LTL division of Westcan Freight Systems
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 and the Northwest Territories in the petroleum, oil and gas, pulp and paper,…
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Truxpo trucking and logistics show to feature Michael “Pinball” Clemons
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 TRADEX in Abbotsford. Show organizers said Michael “Pinball” Clemons will be the keynote speaker…
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Francois-Nicolas Carrier named drector, corporate human resources at Groupe Morneau
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. He will contribute to developing the organization’s HR structure, participate in establishing HR…
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Livingston International appoints new US president, Chief Financial Officer
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 of Livingston’s U.S. headquarters in Chicago. “Christopher and Sharon bring strong leadership experience and growth potential…
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Warehousing Education and Research Council releases DC Measures 2014 Report
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 study captures the 47 key operational metrics of particular importance to most distribution…