U.S. intermodal traffic rose 2.4% last week from a year ago, led by an increase in container traffic, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Tank Trailer Demand Booming, Spurred by Oil and Gas Drilling
A surge in tank truck business, spurred by oil and shale gas drilling, is fueling an “incredibly hot” market for tank trailers to haul crude oil, sand and related products, industry officials said.
October 17, 2011Consumer Confidence Drops
Consumer confidence declined this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
October 14, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 2.4% for Week
FedEx Ground Expands Network with New Distribution Hub
FedEx Ground, the small-package ground unit of FedEx Corp., on Wednesday announced the opening of a new $100 million distribution hub.
October 13, 2011Menlo Launches Transportation Services
Menlo Worldwide Logistics has announced it is rolling out Menlo Transportation Services as a single, unified service to complement other supply chain and logistics offerings.
October 13, 2011Schneider Launches Canadian Intermodal Service
Schneider National has launched a new intermodal Canadian border-crossing service for North American shippers.
October 12, 2011Clark Holdings Shareholders to Vote on Buyout
Logistics firm Clark Holdings is planning a special shareholders meeting to vote on a $5 million buyout proposal from Gores Group.
October 12, 2011Trailer Orders Gain 10%; Analysts Say Market Easing
Trailer manufacturers said they received 12,524 net orders in August, a 10% increase from a year ago, but below July’s level, ACT Research Co. reported last week.
October 10, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.4% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 4.4% last week from a year ago, led by an increase in container traffic, the Association of American Railroads said.
October 7, 2011XPO Logistics Plans $500 Million Share Sale
XPO Logistics Inc. intends to sell as much as $500 million in securities to the public, the firm said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
October 7, 2011