Tags / Shipping

M & A Tue Sep 2, 2008 @ 9:01am neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liberty Shipping Group LLC (“Liberty”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Projection LLC, announced today that it has sent a letter to the International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE: ISH - News) (“Internation.. Read More

ECONOMY Mon Sep 1, 2008 @ 9:02am neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- HAMMOND, La. (AP) -- Although attention is focused on the petroleum industry as Hurricane Gustav takes aim at the Gulf Coast, billions of dollars are at stake in other economic sectors: New Orleans' trademark tourism industry, the shipping business, sugar.. Read More

ECONOMY Sun Aug 31, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- HAMMOND, La. (AP) -- Although attention is focused on the petroleum industry as Hurricane Gustav takes aim at the Gulf Coast, billions of dollars are at stake in other economic sectors: New Orleans' trademark tourism industry, the shipping business, sugar.. Read More

M & A Mon Aug 18, 2008 @ 6:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK - News) today announced that it has received a bank commitment for a new $320 million senior secured amortizing term loan facility. The five-year facility, underwritte.. Read More

ECONOMY Mon Jun 30, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Postal Service on Monday announced a reorganization that officials expect to streamline agency operations. The change will create two "focal points" for the agency, one to deal with shipping and mailing services and the other to wo.. Read More

ECONOMY Thu Jun 12, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- MAITLAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s announcement on June 11 to clear Florida tomatoes in areas where growers are still harvesting, Florida’s tomato growers are shipping all of their varieties again to sup.. Read More

ECONOMY Mon Apr 28, 2008 @ 6:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newgistics, Inc., the only provider of a postal-based, intelligent logistics solution for forward and returns shipping, today announced that GiftsForYouNow.com has selected Newgistics to reduce costs and increase visibility.. Read More

M & A Sat Apr 26, 2008 @ 9:01am neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS - News) announced today that its subsidiary, Tropical Shipping, a leading carrier of containerized freight in the Bahamas and Caribbean, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of.. Read More

SMALL BUSINESS Sat Apr 12, 2008 @ 9:00am neoform

www.entrepreneur.com -- Many online sellers tout drop shipping for its ease; others dismiss it, arguing it leaves no room for profit. Like every other product sourcing method, drop shipping brings its own unique set of advantages and drawbacks to your E-Biz: The Basics Drop s.. Read More

SMALL BUSINESS Thu Apr 10, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

www.entrepreneur.com -- Whether you're opening your first internet store or you're an old hand at online selling, drop shipping offers an easy entry point into buying wholesale products. A drop shipper is a wholesale supplier or manufacturer that will send individual items str.. Read More

ECONOMY Mon Mar 17, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The West Coast dockworkers union sat down Monday with the association representing giant shipping companies to begin an early round of contract talks with the aim of avoiding a replay of a damaging 10-day lockout in 2002. The initial.. Read More

ECONOMY Sun Dec 9, 2007 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- RINGOES, N.J. (AP) -- Unionville Vineyards plans to expand by planting more pinot noir and adding Rhone varietals next year, but winemaker Cameron Stark knows he's fighting an uphill battle. He recognizes New Jersey's reputation as a wine producer isn't.. Read More

ECONOMY Fri Nov 30, 2007 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- FedEx Corp. said Friday it will increase its ground shipping rates by an average of 4.9 percent starting in January. FedEx announced last month that it planned to raise its air shipping rates by the same amount. The actual price i.. Read More

GENERAL Tue Oct 23, 2007 @ 3:01pm neoform

news.yahoo.com -- By HARRY R. WEBER, AP Business Writer 1 hour, 25 minutes ago ATLANTA - UPS, the world's largest shipping carrier, reported Tuesday a 3.7 percent increase in third-quarter profit on a modest rise in sales. But it said fourth-quarter growth will be its sl.. Read More

M & A Wed Sep 12, 2007 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bear Stearns Merchant Banking ("BSMB"), a leading private equity firm focusing on middle-market investments, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of MC Shipping Inc. MC Shipping is an international shipping comp.. Read More