Freight trains carrying hazardous chemicals could be required to avoid downtown Washington, D.C., and other urban areas in favor of rural routes, according to provisions in a security bill pending President Bush’s signature, the Washington Post reported Sunday.
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Consumer Confidence Gains in July
U.S. consumer confidence rose this month, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
July 31, 2007
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Construction Spending Declines 0.3%
Construction spending fell 0.3% in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 31, 2007Personal Spending Rises 0.1% in June
Consumer personal spending edged up 0.1% in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 31, 2007Wabash Reports Higher 2Q Earnings
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported its second-quarter profit rose to $5.9 million or 18 cents a share, from $5 million or 15 cents a year ago.
July 31, 2007NYC Congestion Plan Gets Forward Push
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D) late last week signed legislation that could open the door to New York City’s plans for congestion pricing in Manhattan, the New York Times reported.
July 30, 2007ArvinMeritor Reports $70 Mln. 3Q Loss
Components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said Monday it took a $70 million loss in its third fiscal quarter, due primarily to weakness in the heavy-duty truck market.
July 30, 2007Western, Smithway Deal to Close in August
Truckload carriers Western Express and Smithway Motor Xpress Corp. said they would close their pending deal, in which Western will acquire Smithway, in August.
July 27, 2007IdleAire Announces Plans for IPO
IdleAire Technologies Corp., a manufacturer of anti-idling service technologies, announced plans with the Securities and Exchange Commission to file an initial public offering of its public stock.
July 30, 2007UPS Launches Same-Day Service Upgrades
UPS said Wednesday it launched UPS Express Critical, a same-day service that allows customers to more effectively manage package and heavy freight shipments.
July 26, 2007