Consumer Confidence Rises in November
Consumer confidence rose in November, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
November 21, 2012Infographic: 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 Gains 1.9% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 1.9% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
November 16, 2012Same-Day Couriers See Higher Revenue as Demand From Retail Sector Grows
Companies that provide same-day delivery service are seeing higher revenue, in part because of surging demand from retailers, a survey by the Messenger Courier Association of America found.
November 16, 2012Descartes Systems Acquires Exentra Transport
Logistics software provider Descartes Systems Group said it has acquired U.K. transportation software company Exentra Transport Solutions Ltd. No terms were disclosed.
November 15, 2012Intermodal Traffic Drops 6.2% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic dropped 6.2% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
November 9, 2012Consumer Confidence Rises in November
Consumer confidence rose in November, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
November 9, 2012Quality’s 3Q Income Rises
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution said its third-quarter profit rose from a year ago on higher revenue.
November 7, 2012Expeditors’ Third-Quarter Profit Declines
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington said Tuesday its third-quarter profit declined from a year ago on a “convergence of industry challenges.”
November 6, 20123Q Intermodal Volume Rises 3.2%
Third-quarter intermodal traffic volume was 3.2% higher than a year ago, led by an 11.3% jump in domestic containers, the Intermodal Association of North America said.
November 6, 2012XPO Logistics Reports 3Q Loss
XPO Logistics reported a third-quarter loss of $3.1 million or 22 cents per share, compared with net income of $190,000 and a loss of $5.38, a year ago.
November 6, 2012