U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 0.6% to 240,698 units last week, over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Trailer Orders Decline 12.2% During March, But Backlogs Remain Healthy, ACT Says
March trailer orders fell 12.2% from a year ago due to sluggish U.S. economic growth, ACT Research reported, but trailer makers reported continuing healthy order backlogs.
April 29, 2013
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Shippers Say Reliability as Critical as Costs When Selecting Carriers to Move Freight
ORLANDO, Fla. — Shippers attending Nasstrac’s annual meeting here stressed the importance of reliability, service and relationships, even as cost remains the top concern.
April 29, 2013Tank Material Innovations Extend Trailer Service Life
As tank fleets replace their long-lived trailers, they are turning to vehicles that take advantage of several innovations in recent years to increase strength, reduce weight, resist corrosion and better protect products, according to carriers and manufacturers.
April 29, 2013Universal Truckload’s Profit Declines
Universal Truckload Services’ first-quarter income fell from a year ago on a change in tax status, the truckload carrier said.
April 25, 2013Canadian Railroads Report Mixed 1Q Earnings
Canada National Railway Co. reported lower first-quarter earnings and Canadian Pacific Railway Co. reported a rise.
April 24, 2012Railroads Report Mixed 1Q Earnings
Norfolk Southern Corp. and Canadian Pacific reported their first-quarter profit increased but Canadian National said its profit declined.
April 24, 2013Schneider Launches Bulk Intermodal Service
Schneider National Bulk Carriers said it has launched a bulk intermodal transportation service utilizing a new 40-foot tank container that can be used on trucks or trains to haul liquid bulk chemicals across the United States.
April 24, 2013Swift Reports Higher 1Q Profit
Swift Transportation Co. said its first-quarter net income rose to $23.4 million, or 17 cents per share, from $6.2 million, or 4 cents, a year ago.
April 23, 2013Kansas City Southern’s 1Q Income Rises
Kansas City Southern’s first-quarter income rose to $104.2 million, or 94 cents a share, from $75.3 million, or 68 cents, a year ago.
April 19, 2013