Schneider Upgrades Mexico Intermodal Service
Schneider National Inc. is enhancing intermodal service to and from Mexico, Senior Vice President Jim Filter told Transport Topics.
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IANA Announces Chassis Violation Management System
HOUSTON — The Intermodal Association of North America unveiled an electronic method for faster reporting of intermodal chassis roadside inspection information reports, which identify repairs that equipment providers should make to maintain a safe equipment fleet.
November 19, 2013XPO Buys Optima Service Solutions for $26.6 Million
XPO Logistics said Nov. 15 it has purchased Optima Service Solutions, a last-mile logistics services provider for retailers and manufacturers, for $26.6 million.
November 15, 2013Intermodal Rail Volume Rises for 19th Straight Week
Intermodal rail volume for the week ended Nov. 9 rose 6.3% from the same period last year, the 19th consecutive rise, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 15, 2013IWLA Hires DeHaan as CEO
The International Warehouse and Logistics Association named Steve DeHaan as its CEO.
November 13, 2013Maersk Third-Quarter Profits Rise
Maersk Line reported that its third-quarter profit rose from a year ago, and its parent company A.P. Moller-Maersk raised its full-year forecast, Bloomberg News reported.
November 13, 2013DHL 3Q Profit Increases
Deutsche Post AG, Europe’s largest package express carrier, said its third-quarter profits increased 5.8% to 399 million euros ($535 million).
November 12, 2013Intermodal Freight Up 4.7%; Total Shipments Top 4 Million
The growth of intermodal traffic accelerated in the third quarter, rising 4.7% to 4.01 million shipments, powered by a combination of improved domestic and international freight trends, the Intermodal Association of North America reported last week.
November 11, 2013Logistics Companies Growing Larger, Spurred by New Capital, Innovation
Logistics companies are undergoing a remarkable transformation, according to industry executives.
November 11, 2013Intermodal Rail Volume Rises to Highest Level on Record
The weekly average intermodal rail volume for October rose to the highest level on record, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 8, 2013