Opportunities in trucking and logistics in China’s burgeoning economy will be the subject of a panel discussion at American Trucking Associations’ annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., next week.
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Intermodal Group Seeks to Block Clean Air Plan at SoCal Ports
The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference said it strongly opposes an “abhorrent” clean-air plan proposed by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. and will sue to block the program if the ports try to implement it, the IMCC told the Federal Maritime Commission.
October 15, 2007Bill Would Provide Credit for Safety Technology
A bill introduced last week by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) would provide tax credits for fleets purchasing trucks with certain types of safety technology.
October 15, 2007Consumer Confidence Dips in October
Consumer confidence declined this month, according to a preliminary monthly report by the University of Michigan, released Friday.
October 12, 2007Business Inventories Edge Up 0.1%
Business inventories rose just 0.1% in August, while sales fell 0.4%, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 12, 2007Producer Prices Jump 1.1% in September
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose 1.1% in September, the Labor Department said Friday.
October 12, 2007Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in September
Retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 12, 2007Trade Gap Narrows in August
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by 2.4% in August as exports rose to a record for a sixth straight month, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 11, 2007Chrysler, UAW Settle After Brief Strike
Chrysler LLC and the United Auto Workers union ended a brief strike after agreeing on a contract similar to one signed recently between the UAW and General Motors Corp., Bloomberg reported.
October 11, 2007Forward Air Says 3Q Income to Decline
Forward Air Corp., a contractor to the air cargo industry, said late Wednesday it expects to earn 35 cents 37 cents for the third quarter, down from a year ago.
October 11, 2007