National Rail Strike Is Averted As Carriers, Two Unions Settle
Two rail unions settled with carriers on a tentative agreement in the days leading up to a possible Dec. 6 walkout, averting a strike and allowing shippers and fleets to utter a collective sigh of relief.
December 12, 2011Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.5% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.5% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 9, 2011Consumer Confidence Improves
Consumer confidence rose this month to a six-month high, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
December 9, 2011C.H. Robinson Boosts Quarterly Dividend
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced late Thursday that its board has declared an increase to its regular quarterly cash dividend.
December 8, 2011Echo Global Logistics Buys Intermodal Company
Echo Global Logistics has announced its acquisition of Trailer Transport Systems, an intermodal marketing company, to enhance Echo’s truck/rail service offerings.
December 8, 2011Alisam Freight Management Acquires Plains Transportation
Alisam Freight Management, a San Antonio logistics company, said it has acquired motor carrier Plains Transportation Inc., Amarillo, Texas, for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Georgia Flatbed Hauler Buys Brokerage
Georgia flatbed hauler Bennett Motor Express has acquired logistics and brokerage company Best Ways Brokerage for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Judge to Set Creditors’ Claims Deadline In Trailer Bridge Bankruptcy Case
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case of Trailer Bridge Inc. will set a deadline for creditors to file claims at a Dec. 14 hearing.
December 8, 2011Port to Gain Intermodal Capacity With $6.5 Million Track Project
The Port of Savannah’s intermodal capacity will be enhanced by a $6.5 million project to add 1.2 miles of rail track at a container transfer terminal, the Georgia Ports Authority announced.
December 8, 2011Express Scripts Hires SCI for Drug Deliveries
Express Scripts Canada said it has signed a supply chain contract to have SCI Logistics manage the home delivery of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
December 8, 2011