Intermodal Shipments Up 4.7% in Third Quarter
Intermodal shipments grew 4.7% in the third quarter as companies stepped up imports ahead of promised U.S. tariffs on foreign goods and domestic shippers shifted from highway to rail in response to rising freight rates and constraints on truck capacity.
Brokerage Within Intermodal Faces Added Complexity
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Brokerage and the spot market have been playing an increasingly important role in freight transportation, but freight brokerage in intermodal has added complexities that increase the need for strong communication and greater visibility.
Intermodal, 3PL Outlook Remains Strong
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The intermodal and third-party logistics industries are experiencing growth that is running parallel to the strength of the economy.
Savannah Port Extends Volume Growth
If there is one word that describes Georgia ports in 2018 it is “growth,” with another record-breaking month in the books.
Spurring the Economy
The most important factor in boosting business across the United States is a solid network of highways and rail lines that connect the community to domestic and foreign markets.
Internet of Things Arrives in Intermodal
While intermodal may be playing catch-up in the real-time freight visibility race, the consensus among industry watchers is that the gap is closing — fast. You can thank the Internet of Things revolution and the emergence of “in the cloud” software and database platforms.
September 5, 2018DrayNow Raises $5 Million to Expand Services Nationwide
DrayNow, a new load-matching service that is focused on helping shippers and freight brokerage firms find drayage capacity, has received $5 million in funding to expand its business nationwide.
New York County Might Seek Control of Long-Awaited Inland Port
Onondaga County, N.Y., officials will consider seeking control of the long-awaited “inland port’’ at a DeWitt rail yard, under a proposal from Onondaga County Legislature Chairman Ryan McMahon.
N.Y. Proposes Grant of Up to $21 Million for Inland Port
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — State transportation officials have agreed to provide up to $21 million to transform the DeWitt rail yard owned by CSX Corp. into an intermodal cargo facility to ship containers to and from ocean ports.
June 22, 2018Intermodal Volumes See Solid Gains in First Quarter
Intermodal volumes rose 7.2% in the first quarter compared with the same period a year ago, the best gain since the second quarter of 2014, according to the Intermodal Association of North America.