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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019

Stord

For example, Kansas City Southern has accepted trains from other lines that it usually wouldn’t have to accommodate. Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability. Delta reported a dip in air cargo freight last month compared to March of 2018.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up: Regulator Approves Canadian Pacific Merger with KCS and Added Rivian Development

Supply Chain Matters

Rail Regulator Approves Canadian Pacific Acquisition of Kansas City Southern Line Background In 2021, a bidding war regarding the proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) involving both Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Canadian National Railroad (CN) dominated surface transportation headlines.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 30 – February 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Instead, he will lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 55 th modern Super Bowl. As the focus on sustainability initiatives continues to grow, more and more companies are looking at electric vehicles and alternative energy sources to reduce carbon footprints.