Intermodal Traffic Rises 6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Delphi Extends Logistics Contract With ProTrans
Third-party logistics provider ProTrans International Inc. said it was awarded a multi-year contract from heavy truck parts supplier Delphi Inc.
March 8, 2012UV Logistics Taps John Patterson as CEO
John Patterson has been named CEO of United Vision Logistics, replacing Howard Hoffmann, who left the firm to return to his consulting business.
March 8, 2012Stevens Buys 1,200 Reefers from Utility
Refrigerated carrier Stevens Transport Co. said it has purchased 1,200 model 3000R refrigerated trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Terms were not disclosed.
March 5, 2012Opinion: Shippers — One Carrier or Many?
Shippers depend on trucking as the key element in meeting their transportation goals. The old slogan, “If you got it, it came by truck,” is as valid today as it was 30 years ago.
March 5, 2012Weekly Intermodal Traffic Slips 2.8%
U.S. intermodal traffic declined 2.8% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
March 2, 2012Trimac Reports Stable Profits for 4Q, Year
Canadian bulk hauler Trimac Transportation reported little change in quarterly and annual profits, even though revenue improved for both the fourth quarter and the year.
March 1, 2012Equity Firm Buys Sprint Logistics Unit
Aperion Management has teamed with the management of Sprint Logistics to acquire that company’s municipal solid waste transfer station management and transportation business.
March 1, 2012TransForce Reports Higher 4Q Earnings
TransForce Inc.’s fourth-quarter net income rose to C$41.7 million, or 41 cents a share, from C$34.8 million, or 36 cents, a year earlier, the Montreal-based trucking and logistics company said Wednesday.
February 29, 2012Consumer Confidence Jumps to One-Year High
Consumer confidence climbed this month to the highest level in a year, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
February 28, 2012