Transplace Inc. said Del Monte Foods has extended its existing logistics contract with the company.

Dave Manning, president of intermodal and trucking company Tennessee Express Inc., has been elected 2012 chairman of the Intermodal Association of North America’s board of directors.

Trailer Bridge Inc. said Tuesday it reached an agreement with major note holders and has submitted a restructuring plan following its bankruptcy filing late last year.

GPR Logistics on Tuesday said it has acquired the East Coast facilities and operations of The Gilbert Co. from ocean carrier Maersk Line. Terms were not disclosed.

U.S. weekly intermodal traffic fell 9.3% from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.

Consumer confidence climbed this month to its highest level in eight months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.