US Trailer Orders Tumbled in June
June’s sharp plunge in U.S. trailer orders reflected increased cancellations, caution on the part of fleets over placing new orders and a very strong comparable month the year before, analysts said.
July 22, 2016Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific Earnings Slump; Kansas City Southern Gains
Union Pacific Corp. and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. this week reported second-quarter net income fell 19% and 16% respectively in a weak rail freight market, while smaller carrier Kansas City Southern raised net income 7% with help from a tax credit.
July 21, 2016AFN Logistics Buys LTL, TMS Assets From HA Logistics
Brokerage and supply chain operator AFN Logistics announced the purchase of less-than-truckload and transportation management system assets from HA Logistics Inc. to expand the buyer’s service capabilities.
July 20, 2016After Some Opposition, CSX to Build $272 Million Rail Hub in North Carolina
While opposition from Johnston County landowners stalled a proposed CSX container hub, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, economic development officials quietly pieced together 700 acres willing to take on the project.
July 20, 2016Charlotte Getting Direct Intermodal Rail Service to Port of Wilmington
CSX is launching a new intermodal rail service between the Port of Wilmington and the railroad’s terminal in Charlotte, North Carolina, boosting the city’s status as a transportation hub, company and state officials said July 19.
July 20, 2016Hyundai Merchant to Join Maersk Alliance
Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. will join the world’s biggest shipping alliance, meeting all conditions imposed by creditors as the company seeks to reduce debt after years of weak global demand caused losses.
July 19, 2016Minnesota Governor Forms Freight Rail Council
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said July 15 he is creating a public-private group to improve communication, safety and economic development related to rail service across the state.
July 18, 2016Lower Profits Expected at Hapag-Lloyd Despite Merger Plans
Hapag-Lloyd AG's share price fell the most since its initial public offering in November as a forecast of lower profit and a share-sale plan overshadowed a final deal to join forces with United Arab Shipping Co. to become the world’s fifth-largest container carrier.
July 18, 2016CSX Net Income Falls 20%, Starts Second Quarter on Down Note
CSX Corp. began the second-quarter freight transport earnings reporting season by announcing that net income fell 20% to $445 million, or 47 cents per share, dragged down by a 34% reduction in coal revenue.
July 14, 2016As Another Oil Train Derails, Regulators, Lawmakers Say Progress Being Made
Three years ago July 6, an unattended train carrying crude oil from North Dakota rolled down a hill toward the town of Lac-Megantic, Quebec.
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