The weekly average intermodal rail volume for November rose to the highest level on record, the Association of American Railroads reported.
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XPO Agrees to Buy Landstar Unit for $87 Million
XPO Logistics Inc. said Dec. 11 it has agreed to purchase NLM, a web-based expediter, from Landstar System for $87 million in cash.
December 11, 2013
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Most Top Trucking Companies Use Social Media, Study Says
Major U.S. trucking companies are now widely using social media, but not as much as other business-to-business firms, according to a new study by trucking technology supplier Carrier Logistics Inc.
December 2, 2013Consumer Confidence Rises to Five-Month High
Consumer confidence rose to the highest level in five months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Dec. 6.
December 6, 2013U.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, 2013October Trailer Orders Increase 6%
Trailer orders rose 6% in October from a year ago to 24,900 units, ACT Research Co. reported.
November 25, 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, 2013