Intermodal Traffic Rises 13.6% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 13.6% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
February 22, 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.
Maersk Reports $975 Million 4Q Profit
A.P. Moller-Maersk said Friday it had fourth-quarter earnings of $975 million on improved rates in its container subsidiary, the Associated Press reported.
February 22, 2013Intermodal Freight Hits Record High in 2012, Powered by Domestic Containers, IANA Says
Intermodal freight in North America set an all-time record of 14.6 million shipments in 2012, powered by continued growth in domestic container shipments during the fourth quarter, the Intermodal Association of North America announced.
February 18, 2013Consumer Confidence Rises in February
Consumer confidence rose in February, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
February 15, 2013Multi Group Logistics to Lease 250 Vans From Xtra Lease
Chicago-based Multi Group Logistics completed a deal to lease 250 dry-van trailers from Xtra Lease, the lessor said.
February 15, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 7.7% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 7.7% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
February 15, 2013Cardinal Merges With Greatwide Logistics Services
Third-party logistics company Cardinal Logistics Management Inc. said it has merged with Greatwide Logistics Services. Terms were not disclosed.
February 14, 2013Radiant Logistics’ 2Q Income Falls
Third-party logistics company Radiant Logistics’ fiscal second-quarter net income fell from a year ago, the company said.
February 14, 2013Forward Air’s Fourth-Quarter Income Rises
Forward Air Corp. said its fourth-quarter net income rose from a year ago and that its revenue also improved.
February 12, 2013Opinion: Standard Forms Are Risky Business
As transportation and logistics businesses expand their services and customer bases in the rapidly evolving third-party logistics environment, many firms unknowingly expose themselves to legal risks by using a single, standard form of terms and conditions for all customer arrangements.
February 11, 2013