The stage appeared set for a knock-down, drag-out fight as representatives of trucking, railroads and ports were lined up to talk about the usually volatile issue of increasing productivity.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and Mark VII Transportation Co. are planning to go where no intermodal service has gone before, launching a high-speed, dedicated train service for temperature-controlled products between Southern California and Chicago.

Amtrak Mail & Express is ordering an additional 129 RoadRailer units to keep up with growing demand for its cross-country shipping service.

International Asset Systems introduced an Internet service that allows shipping lines, container lessors and intermodal companies to exchange information about equipment availability and location.

International Asset Systems introduced an Internet service that allows shipping lines, container lessors and intermodal companies to exchange information about equipment availability and location.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and Mark VII are planning to launch a high-speed, dedicated train service for temperature-controlled products between Southern California and Chicago.

United Parcel Service has combined its logistics, truck leasing, freight brokerage and transportation management businesses to create its Transportation Services Group.

Increased domestic and international freight volume and a shift to higher-priced express delivery services lifted United Parcel Service’s profits by 42% in the first quarter of 1999.

The stage appeared set for a knock-down, drag-out fight as representatives of trucking, railroads and ports were lined up to talk about the usually volatile issue of increasing productivity.

Overnite Transportation Co. reported slightly lower revenue and profits in the first quarter of 1999 compared to the same period in 1998. Freight volume, as measured by tonnage, was flat.