US-based United Parcel Service (UPS) is expected to hire more than 10,000 essential seasonal employees to meet demand from now through to January 2022.
Meritor announces executive Asia-Pacific appointment
US-based supplier to OEMs and the aftermarket, Meritor, has bolstered its leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.
BJS Haulage grows with 80 new SDC trailers
West Midlands based BJS Haulage has confirmed an order for 80 new SDC Freespan Curtainsiders in response to rising demand for its services.
Bezos eyes Indonesian e-commerce startup
Ula is set to raise additional capital following Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ interest in the Jakarta-based wholesale marketplace.
LCL service links China and US
Logistics firm, Dachser Mexico, now connects customers between China and the west coast of the US with a less than container load (LCL) service that reduces transit times by up to two days.
XPO Logistics details EU tech strategy
US-based XPO Logistics has announced the appointment of Christine Robinne to lead the company’s technology organisation and digital strategy in Europe.
Mercedes-Benz boosts efficiency and safety with Schmitz Cargobull trailers
Another five S.CS curtainsiders from Schmitz Cargobull will now be used for driver training courses for professional drivers at Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Businesses pilot all-electric reefer innovation
Four companies have collaborated for a nine-month pilot in the Netherlands, which will see diesel refrigeration systems in semi-trailers replaced by zero-emission battery-electric prototypes.
CIMC announces $1B take-over
Shenzhen-based China International Marine Containers (CIMC) is acquiring container logistics company, Maersk Container Industry (MCI).
FedEx Logistics opens office in Korea
FedEx subsidiary, FedEx Logistics, is opening an office in Seoul, South Korea, to expand its worldwide network.