Intermodal rail volume rose 3.4% for the week ended Sept. 21 from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
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Trailer Orders Rebound During August, But Still Lag Year-Ago Pace, Report Says
Trailer orders rose 4.1% in August from a year earlier to 15,780, the highest level in four months, ACT Research reported.
September 30, 2013Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 3.4% for Week
Consumer Confidence Declines in September
Consumer confidence declined in September, the New York-based Conference Board said Sept. 24.
September 24, 2013Trailer Orders Rise 4.1% in August
August trailer orders rose 4.1% from the same month last year and climbed 23.9% from July, ACT Research reported.
Jacobson Cos. Wins Loan to Move HQ
Jacobson Cos., a Des Moines, Iowa-based logistics company, received approval for a $250,000 loan from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to move its headquarters to a western Des Moines suburb, the Associated Press reported.
September 23, 2013U.S. Used Truck Exports Surging as Mexico Alters Laws, ACT Says
Mexico has emerged as the hottest market for U.S. used truck exports this year, driven by regulatory changes in both countries and the improving Mexican economy, industry officials said.
September 23, 2013SoCal Ports’ Import Volume Rises 7.5% in August
Inbound imported containers at the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach rose 7.5% in August from a year ago, with Long Beach reporting its highest volume since October 2007.
September 20, 2013Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 4.9%
Intermodal rail volume rose 4.9% for the week ended Sept. 14 from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 20, 2013Wheels Group Buys Broker BBL Worldwide
Canadian logistics company Wheels Group Inc. said it has acquired BBL Worldwide, another Canadian company that specializes in cross-border truck brokerage.
September 19, 2013Industry Marks National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Sunday kicked off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs through Saturday and celebrates America’s truck drivers.
September 16, 2013