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More Universities Seek Industry Sponsors to Finance Transport Research, Experts Say

With federal funding of transportation research facing political and budgetary pressures, many schools and research institutions are turning to industry to support research ranging from alternative fuels to electronic networks that connect vehicles and roadway infrastructure in ways that could lead to fewer and less severe crashes, according to industry experts and academic sources.

October 1, 2012

Intermodal Traffic Gains 0.7% for Week

U.S. intermodal traffic rose 0.7% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.

September 28, 2012

Consumer Confidence Rises to Seven-Month High

Consumer confidence rose to a seven-month high in September, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

September 25, 2012

Forward Air Lowers 3Q Outlook

Forward Air Corp. said its third-quarter earnings will be lower than the company originally estimated, as tonnage volumes became “inconsistent” in August following a strong start to the period.

September 25, 2012

Swift Outlines 3Q Earnings Expectations

Swift Transportation Co. said last week its third-quarter earnings will be 20 to 23 cents a share.

September 24, 2012

Shippers Turning to Asset-Based Carriers Ahead of Expected Tightening of Capacity

Shippers and carriers are considering putting more freight directly on asset-based carriers — potentially hurting middlemen who do not own trucks — as the supply of vehicles and drivers dwindles.

September 24, 2012

C.H. Robinson to Acquire Poland’s Apreo Logistics

Logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire Polish freight forwarder Apreo Logistics S.A. No terms were disclosed.

September 20, 2012

Intermodal Traffic Gains 3.9% for Week

U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.9% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.

September 21, 2012

Intermodal Traffic Gains 3.1% for Week

U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.1% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.

September 14, 2012