U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 2.4% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Trailer Orders Rise 29.1% as Year-End Rush Begins Early
Orders for new freight trailers jumped 29.1% in October from the same month in 2011, the highest monthly total since January, as the end-of-year rush appeared to arrive early, ACT Research reported. Sales totaled 23,597.
December 3, 2012
TT's Seth Clevenger, Michael Freeze and Keiron Greenhalgh break down what ACT Expo revealed about trucking's road to sustainability.Â
Consumer Confidence Rises to Four-Year High
Consumer confidence rose to a four-year high in November, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
November 27, 2012APL Logistics Acquires Carmichael International
APL Logistics said it has acquired U.S. Customs brokerage firm Carmichael International Service. No terms were disclosed.
November 27, 2012Consumer Confidence Rises in November
Consumer confidence rose in November, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
November 21, 2012Future Chassis Supply Uncertain for Intermodal
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Uneasiness is mounting about the future supply of intermodal chassis because no single source has yet emerged to supply equipment, freight industry executives said.
November 26, 2012Truck-Rail Intermodal in Midst of Boom, But Can Grow More, Industry Execs Say
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The truck-rail intermodal market, on pace for a record year, has a realistic chance to grow even faster in the near future with truckers as the driving force, several industry officials and observers said.
November 26, 2012Same-Day Couriers See Higher Revenue as Demand From Retail Sector Grows
Companies that provide same-day delivery service are seeing higher revenue, in part because of surging demand from retailers, a survey by the Messenger Courier Association of America found.
November 16, 2012Descartes Systems Acquires Exentra Transport
Logistics software provider Descartes Systems Group said it has acquired U.K. transportation software company Exentra Transport Solutions Ltd. No terms were disclosed.
November 15, 2012Intermodal Traffic Gains 1.9% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 1.9% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
November 16, 2012