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XPO Logistics Sues YRC Worldwide for Poaching Workers, Stealing Customers and Pricing Data

The lawsuit pits two of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. against each other over the trade secrets

The complaint grew out of XPO’s takeover last October of Con-way Inc. and its Con-way Freight unit that is the second largest in the country offering less-than-truckload service, in which shipments from multiple customers are combined on trucks. YRC Freight is No. 3 in that market.

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Ford to Drastically Increase Mexico Production Capacity

Ford Motor Company

It’s the latest move of investment abroad by a Detroit auto maker after an expensive new labor deal was signed

In this Nov. 6, 2014 photo, Shawn Ebeler works on the door assembly on a new Ford F-150 truck is assembled at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Mich. It’s Ford Motor Co.’s biggest bet in decades: an aluminum-sided F-150 that could set a new industry standard _ or cost the company its pickup truck crown. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

PortMiami Prepares for Daily Shipping to Cuba

Interest in Cuba-bound ferries has been high enough that officials are looking for ways to create temporary terminals

Planning for a new passenger-and-cargo route to Cuba is detailed in hundreds of emails and internal documents obtained by The Miami Herald through Florida’s open-records laws.

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Drivers Sue Flowers Foods over Employee vs. Contractor Status

Any ruling against Flowers could affect its competitors, many of which also rely on independent contract drivers

These drivers claim the company breached the federal Fair Labor Standards Act by classifying them on its delivery routes as independent contractors. The suits are pursuing overtime payment, employee benefits and other compensation.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Another Shutdown: Port of New York and New Jersey Longshoremen Return to Work

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)

Union members walked out Friday, but all container terminals should return to normal operations Monday

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects all its container terminals to open as usual Monday with full service.

Transplace Leadership Changes Support Continued Company Growth

Executives Frank McGuigan and John Kelly take on expanded roles to further drive operational excellence

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Preparing the Supply Chain for the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Descartes Systems Group

The Trans-Pacific Partnership will spur greater trade flows and shipping opportunities between member nations

Melissa Harrington

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Metric of the Month: Value of Plant Shipments per Employee

Communicating customer expectations and market challenges to employees prepares them for optimal performance

January 2016 Value of plant Shipments Per Employee 56a68fd194181

ABF Logistics Acquires Bear Transportation Services

ABF Logistics helps customers solve supply chain needs through a variety of third-party services

ABF Logistics experienced rapid growth since it was formed in 2013. This acquisition is the second of the year for the company after its purchase of Oklahoma City-based Smart Lines Transportation Group in January 2015.

Amazon to Create 2,500 Jobs in the UK this Year

The company is expanding due to strong demand and will employ 14,500 people in the UK by the end of 2016

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Snowstorm Rattles Operations for Ports, Railroads, Package Carriers

FedEx, UPS and major railroads warned of delayed deliveries as they prepared to weather blizzard conditions

The blizzard that hit the East Coast interrupted shipping operations Friday and logistics companies cautioned that some deliveries could be delayed.

Supply Chain Education

Ohio State University Expands Role of Eyefreight in Transportation Management & Logistics Curriculum

The transportation management system will be applied in transportation management and logistics technology sections, and more

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