Ryder System has expanded its reverse-logistics business to include processing returns in the same facilities from which it forwards outbound shipments.
The Miami-based leasing and logistics company said handling technical repair, refurbishment and repackaging in the same buildings gets products to the shelf faster while reducing costs.
Ryder is ranked No. 12 on the Transport Topics 100 listing of the largest U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.
Ryder System said that UBCR LLC has selected it as a partner in a Michigan natural gas project that will put 16 more heavy-duty natural gas trucks on the road.
The project also includes upgrading two maintenance facilities for natural gas, and construction of two new natural gas fueling stations, including one for public use, Ryder said Oct. 20.
The release said UBCR is the name of a joint venture between Schupan & Sons Inc. and Tomra North America. Ryder said that when the project is put into operation, it will replace 380,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually with domestically produced low carbon natural gas.
UBCR plans to receive delivery of the compressed natural gas vehicles in December.
In addition to Ryder, UBCR is working with DTE Energy to construct fueling stations in Wixom and Grand Rapids, Mich., the statement said.
