logistics
GXO Outpaces Ceva with $965M Wincanton Bid
A U.K.-based logistics expert argued the potential acquisition is "definitely not in the interests of…
Reflaunt Teams with DHL to Power Resale Logistics
The fashion resale technology platform has entered into a strategic partnership with the logistics provider…
Norfolk Southern to Shareholders: Reject Activist Board Nominees
At the center of the board battle is the controversial precision scheduled railroading (PSR) system, which…
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Ceva, GXO Could Start Bidding War for UK Logistics Provider
CMA CGM's 3PL wing upped its offer to acquire Wincanton after the England-based firm revealed GXO was…
Tackling Emissions, Whether it Floats, Flies or Drives
The movement of goods around the globe make the transportation industry one of the worst greenhouse gas…
Walmart Exits Intermodal Transportation With J.B. Hunt Deal
While Walmart launched its intermodal service six years ago, it appears the retailer saw difficulties in…
Activists Want to ‘Move Norfolk Southern Forward’ With Board, CEO Overhaul
A year after a major train derailment, the rail company is under fire from Ancora Holdings for lagging rivals…
Logistics M&As Span Last Mile, Freight Forwarding and Trucking
Radiant Logistics, ADL Final Mile and PS Logistics have all made new deals, while GXO sees a "very sizable" M…
Logistics Layoffs Pile Up as Amazon Shutters Texas Air Cargo Hub
With the closure, 65 employees at WFS Express are losing their jobs. Instacart also laid off 250 employees…
GXO Volume Pressures Haven’t Slowed Outsourcing, Automation Growth
Nearly 40 percent of new business in 2023 came from companies seeking to outsource their supply chain, up…
Maersk Doesn’t See Red Sea Improvements ‘Anytime Soon’
At the Manifest conference, Hellmann's Stefan Borggreve called human customer service "underrated" in helping…
Foot Locker COO: Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Ignore World Events
At Manifest 2024, Foot Locker's Elliott Rodgers said brands must ask, "Why does this matter for us?" during…
UK-Based Yodel Saved from Bankruptcy Via Delivery Merger
"Big and bulky" delivery company Shift and Solano Partners teamed to buy parcel delivery firm Yodel in…
Alibaba ‘Not in a Hurry’ to Spin Off Logistics Unit
Amid current market conditions, the Chinese e-commerce giant will hold off on splitting its Cainiao logistics…
Amazon Cannot Be ‘Off the Hook’ for EU Democratic Scrutiny
Dozens of trade unions and civil society organizations have backed lawmakers' calls for Amazon lobbyists to…