Business
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Target Logistics’ Fiscal Second-Quarter Income Dips
Freight forwarder Target Logistics’ fiscal second-quarter profit fell to $590,000 or 3 cents a share, from $976,000 or 5 cents in the previous second quarter.
February 1, 2007Personal Spending Rises 0.7% in December
Consumer personal spending rose in December by the most in five months and personal incomes also rose, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
February 1, 2007Initial Jobless Claims Fall 20,000 for Week
First-time U.S. jobless claims fell by 20,000 last week to 307,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
February 1, 2007Delphi Lost $5 Billion in 2006
Bankrupt auto-parts maker Delphi Corp. lost $5.1 billion in 2006, including a $2.9 billion restructuring charge, the Detroit News reported Wednesday.
February 1, 2007Truck Suppliers See Obstacles in Push for ‘World’ Vehicle
LAS VEGAS — Leading heavy-duty truck components manufacturers said technology exists today to build a safer, environmentally friendly and low-cost heavy-duty “world truck,” but major obstacles are consumer acceptance and the lack of a single global standard for emissions and safety technology.
Scania’s Fourth-Quarter Income Rises as MAN Drops Hostile Bid
Swedish truck maker Scania AB posted a fifth straight gain in quarterly income and German rival MAN AG dropped a hostile takeover bid in favor of friendly negotiations, Bloomberg reported.
February 1, 2007Fed Keeps Benchmark U.S. Interest Rate at 5.25%
For the fifth straight meeting, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the benchmark U.S. interest rate at 5.25%.
January 31, 2007FedEx Completes Acquisition of Indian Express Firm
FedEx Corp. said Wednesday it completed its previously announced acquisition of Indian firm Prakash Air Freight Pvt. Ltd. Terms were not disclosed.
January 31, 2007Saia’s Fourth-Quarter Income Declines
Saia Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter net income fell to $5.2 million or 35 cents a share, from $10.7 million or 73 cents for the previous fourth quarter.
January 31, 2007Security & Safety Briefs — Jan. 25 - Jan. 31
TSA Awards TWIC Contract to Lockheed Martin • Canada Passes Border Security Bill • Railroads to Get More Safety Scrutiny • EU Customs Chief Criticizes Cargo-Screening Measure
January 31, 2007