Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises to Record Level for Second Week
U.S. weekly rail intermodal traffic rose to the highest volume on record for the second consecutive week, the Association of American Railroads reported.
June 27, 2014Canadian Trucking Alliance Opposes Border Inspection Fee Increase
The Canadian Trucking Alliance said it opposes a U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal that would substantially raise the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service fees imposed on trucks crossing the border.
June 26, 2014Consumer Confidence Index Rises in June
The Conference Board’s index of U.S. consumer confidence increased to 85.2 in June from 82.2 a month earlier, the New York-based private research group said.
June 24, 2014May Trailer Orders Jump 52%
May trailer orders jumped 52% from the year-ago level, continuing the strong growth trend seen throughout 2014, ACT Research reported.
June 23, 2014Logistics Spending Rises, Led By Warehouse Services
Business spending on transportation and logistics hit $1.39 trillion last year, an increase from $1.35 trillion the year before, according to the 25th annual “State of Logistics” report.
June 23, 2014Premier Trailer Leasing Buys Trailer Fleet
Premier Trailer Leasing said it has acquired certain assets of Trailer Fleet International. Terms were not disclosed.
June 20, 2014Weekly Intermodal Rail Volume Rises to Highest on Record
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 6.3% in the week ended June 14, to the highest week on record, compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
June 20, 2014I.D. Systems Signs Intermodal Contract
I.D. Systems Inc. said it has signed a $700,000, five-year contract with a truckload carrier that will use the supplier’s VeriWise intermodal cellular domestic container management tool, the company announced.
June 19, 2014Union Pacific Increases Intermodal Service From West Coast to Chicago
Union Pacific said it is increasing the frequency of intermodal service from Portland, Oregon, and Northern California to Chicago to create more truck-competitive service.
June 18, 2014Logistics Costs Rose 2.3% in 2013
Total U.S. business logistics costs in 2013 rose to $1.39 trillion, a 2.3% increase from 2012, according to the 25th annual “State of Logistics Report” released June 17.
June 17, 2014