Entries for February 2018

IBM Chairman Ginny Rometty Promotes Blockchain’s Effects on Shipping

WASHINGTON — Blockchain’s effects will extend to transportation and facilitate the movement of goods, according to IBM Chairman Ginni Rometty.

IBM Chairman Ginni Rometty Promotes Blockchain’s Effects on Shipping

WASHINGTON — Blockchain’s effects will extend to transportation and facilitate the movement of goods, according to IBM Chairman Ginni Rometty.

Agriculture Industry Eager for Action on Infrastructure

WASHINGTON— The fate of American agriculture hinges upon the strength of the nation’s infrastructure, according to Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Jamie Lawson Appointed CFO at ITS Logistics

ITS Logistics promoted Jamie Lawson to chief financial officer from director of finance.

Vipar Adds Trudell Trailers to Network

China’s Geely Is Buying $9 Billion Stake in Daimler

Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has acquired a stake worth about 7.3 billion euros ($9 billion) in Daimler AG to become the largest investor in the German automaker.

BNSF to Spend $485 Million in Texas, Oklahoma on Maintenance Projects

BNSF Railway is spending $375 million in Texas and $110 million in Oklahoma as part of its $3.3 billion 2018 capital expenditure program that focuses on maintenance projects.

Infrastructure Should Top Congress’ List of Priorities This Year, Gov. Snyder Says

WASHINGTON — Crafting an infrastructure funding measure aimed at boosting the country’s economy should lead Congress’ legislative agenda this year, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said Feb. 23.

Celadon’s Dave Chesterman Named Transport Topics Recruiter of the Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dave Chesterman, vice president of recruiting for Celadon Group Inc., was named Transport Topics’ Recruiting Professional of the Year at the 2018 Recruitment & Retention Conference Feb. 23.

Maryland Leaders Continue Requests for Highway User Revenue

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Municipal leaders and transportation advocates continued their nearly decadelong plea to restore pre-recession levels of highway user revenue on Feb. 22.