Consumer Confidence Declines in August
Consumer confidence fell in August by the most in 10 months, the New York-based Confidence Board said Tuesday.
August 28, 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 Rises 3.6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.6% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
August 24, 2012FleetPride Buys Great Lakes Truck & Trailer
Truck and trailer parts supplier FleetPride Inc. , said it has acquired Great Lakes Truck & Trailer, Westlake, Mich., for an undisclosed sum.
August 24, 2012Ceva Speeds Less-Than-Container Distribution
Ceva Logistics, Houston, said it has cut four days off some delivery times by routing inbound less-than-container load shipments to its container freight station in Elk Grove, Ill.
August 23, 2012Thermo King Previews ‘Precedent’ Units
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Thermo King said it will offer a new line of trailer transport refrigeration units in January that took $60 million and three years to develop.
August 22, 2012Consumer Confidence Improves In August
Consumer confidence improved in August, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
August 17, 2012XPO Reports It Is on Course to Hit $500 Million in Revenue
XPO Logistics is on course to reach $500 million in annual revenue by year-end, buoyed by the recent purchase of Kelron Logistics, which will add more than $100 million annually to sales, said Bradley Jacobs, XPO’s chief executive officer.
August 15, 2012Leasing Venture Offers 16,000 Trailers
Trailer Leasing Alliance LLC, Wayne, Pa., said it has launched full-service trailer leasing operations with 16,000 late-model 53-foot trailers.
August 15, 2012Getloaded Integrates With McLeod and Infinity Software
Getloaded, an online logistics freight matching company has integrated its software with popular management software companies McLeod and Infinity Software.
August 15, 2012Contrans’ 2Q Income Improves
Canadian carrier Contrans Group’s second-quarter profit rose, in part on acquisitions, the company said.
August 13, 2012