A fiery explosion from a gasoline tanker crash in Oakland, Calif., over the weekend shut down parts of a major freeway and will pose transport problems for freight coming out of the busy Port of Oakland, news reports said.
April 30, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics
Contrans’ 1Q Income Dips
Canadian firm Contrans Income Fund’s first-quarter income dropped to C$8.1 million or 28 cents a unit, from C$9.7 million or 34 cents a year ago.
May 1, 2007GovernmentBusiness
March Construction Spending Rises 0.2%
Construction spending rose 0.2% in March, the second straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Monday.
April 30, 2007BusinessEquipment
Accuride Takes 1Q Loss
Commercial vehicle component maker Accuride Corp. said Monday it lost $1.9 million or 5 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $20 million or 58 cents a year ago.
April 30, 2007BusinessLogistics
Chicago Manufacturing Activity Slows
A gauge of Chicago manufacturing activity fell in April, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Monday.
April 30, 2007BusinessGovernmentAutonomous
Dongfeng’s 1Q Profit Jumps 24%
Dongfeng Automobile Co. said its profit increased for a third straight quarter, rising 24% as China's surging economy boosted demand for trucks and other commercial vehicles, Bloomberg reported.
April 30, 2007Business
Editorial: The Choice for 2010
April 30, 2007