A New York Congressman introduced a bill that would allow the Port of Los Angeles to implement its employee-only clean trucks plan supported by the Teamsters union.
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Deutsche Post’s 2Q Profit Improves
Deutsche Post, the Germany-based parent company of DHL USA, said Tuesday its second-quarter quarter results improved as it boosted its earnings forecast, Bloomberg reported.
August 3, 2010SoCal Port Plan Awaits Judge’s Decision
The introduction of a new bill aimed at giving ports more authority to enact environmental regulations is expanding the battle over the Port of Los Angeles’ controversial employee-only clean trucks plan from the courts to Congress.
Expeditors’ Second-Quarter Profit Improves
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington said Monday its second-quarter profit rose 67% to $90.3 million, or 42 cents a share, from $54.1 million, or 25 cents, a year ago.
August 2, 2010Bill Would Allow Local Oversight of Emissions Regulations at Ports
Trailer Orders Double in June, Led by Demand for Dry Vans
New orders for commercial trailers, led by dry van orders, more than doubled in June, surging 103% over the same month last year, ACT Research Co. reported.
August 2, 2010Consumer Confidence Falls in July
Consumer confidence fell this month to the lowest level since November, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 30, 2010Intermodal Traffic Rises for Week
Intermodal rail traffic increased 19.2% last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
July 30, 2010TransForce's 2Q Income Decreases
Canadian transportation and logistics firm TransForce Inc. said its second-quarter net income fell to C$17.1 million, or 18 cents a share, from C$18 million, or 21 cents, a year ago.
July 29, 2010LaHood Announces National Summit on Distracted Driving
The second National Distracted Driving Summit will be held Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.
July 28, 2010Norfolk Southern’s Profit Jumps 59%
Norfolk Southern Corp. said its second-quarter profit jumped 59% from a year ago.
July 27, 2010