Logistics News
Intermodal Traffic Reaches All-Time Monthly Record in August
U.S. intermodal traffic set a record for average weekly volume in August, the Association of American Railroads said Aug. 5.
September 6, 2013July Trailer Orders Slump to Lowest in Nearly Three Years
Trailer manufacturers received the lowest total of new orders in nearly three years during July, blaming an economy that has failed to give customers enough confidence to add equipment, ACT Research reported.
September 2, 2013Weekly Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.5%
Intermodal volume rose 3.5% for the week ended Aug. 24 from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
August 30, 2013Xtra Lease Adds Free Tracking to Long-Term Leased Trailers
Xtra Lease said Tuesday it will provide free basic trailer-tracking service to fleets on new long-term leased trailers, including refrigerated units.
August 27, 2013Consumer Confidence Improves in August
Consumer confidence rose in August, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
August 27, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.7% for Week
Intermodal volume rose 3.7% for the week ended Aug. 17 from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
August 23, 2013Fla. DOT Invests $2.5 Million in South Florida Logistics Center
The Florida Department of Transportation said it is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the South Florida Logistics Center near Miami.
August 21, 2013Railroad Involved in Quebec Crash Expects to Win Approval to Keep Operating
The railroad involved with last month’s railcar crash in Quebec that killed 47 people said it expects to win approval to keep operating, Bloomberg News reported.
August 20, 2013U.S. to Remain Key Driver for Growth, Says Largest Shipping Line
A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s largest shipping line, said the United States will continue to be an important driver for growth, even as emerging markets show potential, Bloomberg News reported.
August 20, 2013XPO Completes Acquisition of 3PD
XPO Logistics said Monday it has completed its previously announced acquisition of supply chain services company 3PD Inc. for about $365 million.
August 19, 2013