Weekly Intermodal Traffic Rises 3%
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
January 27, 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.
UPS to Lay Off 400 at Logistics Center
UPS has told more than 400 workers at a northern Kentucky logistics facility that they will be laid off in March, the Associated Press reported.
January 26, 2012Radiant Logistics Trading on American Stock Exchange
Radiant Logistics announced that its shares have begun trading on the American Stock Exchange.
January 26, 2012Coyote Logistics Creates 400 New Jobs in Chicago
Coyote Logistics said it plans to add 400 new jobs in the Chicago area.
January 26, 2012Langham Wins Extension of Airport Job
Indianapolis International Airport has awarded another multiyear contract to Langham Airport Logistics for logistics support services.
January 26, 2012Delhaize to Close Warehouse, Food Lion Stores
Delhaize Group SA, parent of Food Lion and Bloom supermarkets, said it would close its distribution center in Clinton, Tenn.
January 26, 2012Norfolk Southern Reports Record Earnings
Norfolk Southern Corp. said its fourth-quarter profit rose 19%, on higher traffic and rates.
January 25, 2012Swift Swings to Profit for 4Q, Year
Swift Transportation Co. Wednesday said its fourth-quarter profit was $36.8 million, or 26 cents a share, compared with a net loss of $48.3 million, or 66 cents, a year ago.
January 25, 2012CSX Reports Higher 4Q Profit
CSX Corp.’s fourth-quarter profit rose 6% as higher rates offset a decline in volume, the freight railroad said.
January 24, 2012Editorial: Trucking Visionary Don Schneider
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January 23, 2012