FedEx advises UPS shippers to get on board now

FedEx Corp. advised shippers on Thursday that they should begin shipping now with the company if they are concerned about service disruptions arising from a possible Teamsters union strike Aug. 1 of UPS Inc. In a communique Thursday, FedEx (NYSE: FDX) said that the company’s priority is “protecting capacity and service for existing customers.” Customers…

Western Global Airlines sued for nonpayment of logistics services

Troubled Western Global Airlines is defending against a $750,000 legal claim by Radiant Global Logistics for allegedly reneging on contracts to transport aircraft components needed for fleet maintenance as founder Jim Neff maneuvers to keep the carrier out of bankruptcy. Radiant Logistics says Western Global Airlines didn’t pay 41 invoices for delivery of aircraft parts…

Canadian safety head marks anniversary of Lac-Mégantic derailment

Much work is still needed to bolster rail safety and prevent another tragic accident like the one that happened in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, 10 years ago, the head of the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) said on Thursday. “Despite significant safety action taken by [Transport Canada] and the railway industry to reduce the number of unplanned and…