Intermodal traffic increased 10.8% last week from the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 3, 2010BusinessLogistics
Intermodal Traffic Gains 13.8% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 13.8% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
December 10, 2010FuelBusinessLogistics
EPA Completes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week finalized its 2011 national renewable fuel standard, calling for the production of 800 million gallons of biodiesel, up from 650 million gallons in 2010.
December 6, 2010BusinessLogistics
New Trailer Registrations Surge, Led by Dry-Van Replacements
Booming dry-van sales led to a surge in U.S. trailer registrations in the third quarter, as buyers registered 35% more new trailers than in the corresponding period of last year, R.L. Polk & Co. reported.
December 6, 2010BusinessLogistics
Swift Plans to Raise $1.01 Billion in Largest IPO for Truckload Carriers
Swift Holdings Corp., the new corporate name for carrier Swift Transportation, said it plans to raise as much as $1.01 billion this month in an initial public offering of shares that could be the largest ever for a truckload fleet.
December 6, 2010BusinessLogistics
Swift IPO Set for This Month Could Top $1 Billion
Swift Holdings Corp. said it plans to raise as much as $1.01 billion in an initial public offering this month that could be the largest ever for a truckload fleet.
December 2, 2010BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Consumer Confidence Improves in November
Consumer confidence rose in November, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
November 30, 2010BusinessLogistics
Intermodal Traffic Increases 10.6% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 10.6% last week from the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 24, 2010BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Consumer Confidence Hits Five-Month High
Consumer confidence increased this month, according to the monthly Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
November 24, 2010BusinessLogistics
Intermodal Traffic Rises 11.9% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 11.9% last week from the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 19, 2010