APL to Open New Illinois Terminal
Container shipping line APL, which is part of Singapore’s Neptune Orient Lines Ltd., said it will build a new intermodal terminal in Joliet, Ill.
July 18, 2011Infographic: 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 Dips 0.2% for Week
Intermodal traffic dipped 0.2% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 15, 2011I-405 Closure in Mid-July to Disrupt Traffic on Key Los Angeles Freeway
The Los Angeles region is bracing for a 53-hour shutdown of Interstate 405 in mid-July that will cut off a critical, high-traffic trucking route.
July 14, 2011Menlo Worldwide Logistics Expanding Presence in Singapore
Menlo Worldwide Logistics said Tuesday it is expanding its presence in Singapore.
July 13, 2011Diesel Rises 4.9¢ to $3.899 in Biggest Gain Since Mid-April
Diesel’s national average retail price rose almost a nickel, gaining 4.9 cents to $3.899 a gallon, the biggest increase since mid-April, the Department of Energy said.
July 12, 2011Schneider Hiring 300 Drivers in South-Central U.S.
Truckload carrier Schneider National said Monday it is hiring 300 truck drivers in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico for its growing dedicated and bulk tanker divisions.
July 11, 2011DHL Pulls Out of China’s Domestic Market
Two months after exiting Canada’s domestic market, DHL Express said it is leaving China.
July 8, 2011Echo Global Logistics Buys Advantage Transport
Echo Global Logistics said Thursday it has acquired Phoenix truckload brokerage firm Advantage Transport for an undisclosed sum.
July 8, 2011Dupré Logistics Offers Cryogenic Transport
Dupré Logistics LLC said it has added dedicated cryogenic transportation to its service offerings.
July 8, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 2.5% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 2.5% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 8, 2011