Trailer orders rose 6% in October from a year ago to 24,900 units, ACT Research Co. reported.
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U.S. Trailer Orders Increase 5.7%; October Total Is Year’s Highest
Trailer orders climbed 5.7% in October to 24,910, the highest level so far in 2013, as fleets kept to their pattern of boosting acquisitions in the fall, ACT Research reported.
December 2, 2013JF Hillebrand Buys Satellite Logistics
Satellite Logistics Group said it has been purchased by JF Hillebrand Group AG, a company based in Mainz, Germany, that provides beverage logistics services globally. Terms were not disclosed.
November 26, 2013Intermodal Leaders See Growth Opportunities In Mexico, the East and Refrigerated Freight
HOUSTON — Intermodal transportation continues to see growth opportunities in Mexico, the eastern region of the United States, temperature-controlled service and partnerships with brokers.
November 25, 2013Intermodal Rail Volume Rises for Week
Intermodal rail volume for the week ended Nov. 16 rose 7% from the same period last year, the 20th consecutive rise, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 22, 2013Schneider Upgrades Mexico Intermodal Service
Schneider National Inc. is enhancing intermodal service to and from Mexico, Senior Vice President Jim Filter told Transport Topics.
November 21, 2013IANA Announces Chassis Violation Management System
HOUSTON — The Intermodal Association of North America unveiled an electronic method for faster reporting of intermodal chassis roadside inspection information reports, which identify repairs that equipment providers should make to maintain a safe equipment fleet.
November 19, 2013XPO Buys Optima Service Solutions for $26.6 Million
XPO Logistics said Nov. 15 it has purchased Optima Service Solutions, a last-mile logistics services provider for retailers and manufacturers, for $26.6 million.
November 15, 2013Intermodal Rail Volume Rises for 19th Straight Week
Intermodal rail volume for the week ended Nov. 9 rose 6.3% from the same period last year, the 19th consecutive rise, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 15, 2013IWLA Hires DeHaan as CEO
The International Warehouse and Logistics Association named Steve DeHaan as its CEO.
November 13, 2013