Port of L.A. Cites Clean Truck Program for Reduced Emissions
Officials at the Port of Los Angeles are crediting their clean trucks program, which resulted in significant turn-over of older trucks to newer and cleaner trucks, for significantly lowering port-wide diesel emissions in 2009.
June 8, 2010Infographic: 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.
April Trailer Orders Rise 3%; Backlog Hits 20-Month High
April trailer orders rose 3% from 2009 levels, and the backlog at trailer factories working to fill those orders rose to its highest level in 20 months as demand for equipment continued to exceed build rates, ACT Research Co. reported.
June 7, 2010Pacer Appoints New Intermodal Exec.
Logistics firm Pacer International has appointed Val Noel to oversee its intermodal operations temporarily after one of the company’s executives leaves in July.
June 4, 2010Trailer Manufacturers Group Names New President
The Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association named Jeff Sims to succeed Richard Bowling as the group’s president, effective July 1.
June 4, 2010Intermodal Traffic Rises for Week
Intermodal rail traffic rose last week to its highest level since November 2008, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
June 4, 2010Opinion: Canadian Governments Embrace P3s
Infrastructure projects boost productivity and economic activity when countries need it most. Canadian governments have been increasingly comfortable executing new investments that merge private enterprise with the public sector.
June 2, 2010James Hertwig Named CEO of Florida East Coast Railway
Florida East Coast Railway said that longtime trucking and transportation executive James Hertwig will become its chief executive officer, effective July 1.
June 1, 2010Expeditors Sees Air, Ocean Tonnage Increase
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington said airfreight tonnage has risen 40% in the first three months of 2010 compared to last year, the Associated Press reported.
May 28, 2010Consumer Confidence Rises in May
U.S. consumer confidence increased this month, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
May 28, 2010Intermodal Traffic Grows for Week
Intermodal rail traffic rose last week but at a slower pace than recent weeks, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
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