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ISM Services Index Rises in January
The economy’s service sector growth improved last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
February 5, 2007
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
EPA Boosts Enforcement of ULSD Labeling Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency said it has increased enforcement of its fuel-pump labeling rule after finding that the majority of retail diesel pumps it tested did not display ultra-low-sulfur-diesel labels, even though they were dispensing ULSD.
February 5, 2007Patriot Transportation’s Fiscal 1Q Income Improves
Patriot Transportation Holding reported net income of $2.2 million or 69 cents a share for its fiscal first quarter, up from $1.9 million or 62 cents a year earlier.
February 2, 2007Air Cargo Shipments Decline in December, Rise for Year
Air cargo shipments fell in December, led by a decline in domestic shipments, but they climbed for the year, the Air Transport Association said Friday.
February 2, 2007Florida Storms Cause Accidents, Wreak Havoc in State
Big thunderstorms and tornadoes blew through central Florida Friday, killing as many as 19 people and causing accidents on interstates, including one that tossed a tractor-trailer airborne, news reports said.
February 2, 2007ISM Manufacturing Index Shows Contraction in January
The Institute for Supply Management’s January manufacturing index showed a contraction, as factories reined in orders to trim inventories, ISM said Thursday.
February 1, 2007Saia Buys Wisconsin LTL Carrier for $2.5 Million
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. said Thursday it has acquired Wisconsin-based LTL company Madison Freight Systems for about $2.5 million.
February 1, 2007Security & Safety Briefs — Jan. 25 - Jan. 31
TSA Awards TWIC Contract to Lockheed Martin • Canada Passes Border Security Bill • Railroads to Get More Safety Scrutiny • EU Customs Chief Criticizes Cargo-Screening Measure
January 31, 2007Japan’s Hino Motors’ Fiscal Third-Quarter Profit Falls 45%
Hino Motors Ltd., Japan’s largest maker of heavy-duty trucks, saw its fiscal third-quarter profit drop 45% as the company spent more to develop new models and expand production, Bloomberg reported.
January 31, 2007Shippers Back Increasing Weight Limit for Trucks
to write a Letter to the Editor.
WASHINGTON — Shippers would like to see a switch to larger trucks, and U.S. safety inspectors monitoring size-and-weight rules could have more technology at their disposal in the coming years, according to a Transportation Research Board panel discussion here.