Opinion: 7 Questions to Reveal a True Logistics Pro
By now, most of us have seen those TV commercials shown during the buildup to April 15 in which consumers realize their tax “professional” is actually a store clerk or a plumber.
June 10, 2013Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Intermodal Traffic Rises for Week, Posts Record Weekly Average in May
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 3.7% last week from the same week a year ago and posted the highest weekly average for any May on record, the Association of American Railroads said.
June 7, 2013Trailer Orders Rise 8.2%
Fleets ordered 21,769 trailers during April, the highest level so far in 2013 and 8.2% above year-ago levels, according to ACT Research.
June 3, 2013Consumer Confidence Rises in May
Consumer confidence rose in May, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
May 31, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 1.4% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 1.4% last week, the Association of American Railroads reported.
May 31, 2013Lineage Logistics Acquires Chicago-Area Facility
Lineage Logistics said it has acquired a facility in the greater Chicago area that it had been managing for customers. Terms were not disclosed.
May 29, 2013Consumer Confidence Jumps to Five-Year High
Consumer confidence rose to a five-year high in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
May 28, 2013Reducing Wait Times at Loading Docks Can Boost Driver Retention, Survey Says
Shippers can best help trucking fleets retain drivers by taking steps to minimize delays at loading docks, a new survey of drivers found.
May 27, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.5% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 3.5% last week from the same week a year ago to 250,156 units, the Association of American Railroads reported.
May 24, 2013Wheels Group’s First-Quarter Loss Narrows
Canadian logistics company Wheels Group said its first-quarter loss narrowed from a year ago.
May 22, 2013