Hong-Kong-based Asia Airfreight Terminal announced that its tonnage throughput in January grew by 19 percent compared to January 2012. AAT’s tonnage throughput was 60,482 tonnes. Out of that number, 41,230 tonnes were export cargo, making for a 24 percent increase, and 18,347 tonnes were import cargo, marking a 7 percent increase. Lastly, trans-shipment cargo volume […]
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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Averitt repeats as Walmart ‘Carrier of the Year’
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2013) – As the transportation industry continues to face operational challenges and financial pressures, achieving the outstanding service for shippers is still the top priority. Averitt Express’s dedication to customer service, operational excellence and ability to offer creative supply chain solutions garnered recognition from Walmart as the retailer’s Regional LTL Carrier […]
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Averitt associate charity gives $400,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2013) – Since 1986, Averitt Express associates have raised nearly $7 million for various charities and causes. More than $2.6 million of that has gone to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including a recent donation of $400,000 to the Memphis hospital. “Every week, nearly all of our associates make a difference […]
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Estes Launching Solar Power Generation at Two Terminals
RICHMOND, VA—Estes Express Lines announced today that it is utilizing solar power generation at the company’s Elkton and Baltimore, Md. terminals. The Elkton terminal solar power system was fully interconnected with DELMARVA Power at the end of December 2012 and is projected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 254 metric tons. The Baltimore terminal is […]
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Blue Dart Sales at Rs. 1,716.63 crores
Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s number one express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company, today declared its financial results for the quarter and twelve months period ended December 31, 2012, at its Board Meeting held in Mumbai. The company posted Rs. 146.91 crores profit after tax for the twelve months ended December […]
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