U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.5% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
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Extras
On the Bubble
Ceva Expands Less-Than-Container Load Service
Ceva Logistics said it has expanded its less-than-container load consolidation services by introducing 30 new services.
December 15, 2011Parent Corp. to Spin Off Matson Unit
Alexander & Baldwin Inc., an ocean carrier and logistics and real estate firm based in Honolulu, plans to split into two separate, publicly traded companies.
December 15, 2011National Rail Strike Is Averted As Carriers, Two Unions Settle
Two rail unions settled with carriers on a tentative agreement in the days leading up to a possible Dec. 6 walkout, averting a strike and allowing shippers and fleets to utter a collective sigh of relief.
December 12, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.5% for Week
Consumer Confidence Improves
Consumer confidence rose this month to a six-month high, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
December 9, 2011C.H. Robinson Boosts Quarterly Dividend
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced late Thursday that its board has declared an increase to its regular quarterly cash dividend.
December 8, 2011Echo Global Logistics Buys Intermodal Company
Echo Global Logistics has announced its acquisition of Trailer Transport Systems, an intermodal marketing company, to enhance Echo’s truck/rail service offerings.
December 8, 2011Alisam Freight Management Acquires Plains Transportation
Alisam Freight Management, a San Antonio logistics company, said it has acquired motor carrier Plains Transportation Inc., Amarillo, Texas, for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Georgia Flatbed Hauler Buys Brokerage
Georgia flatbed hauler Bennett Motor Express has acquired logistics and brokerage company Best Ways Brokerage for an undisclosed sum.
December 8, 2011Judge to Set Creditors’ Claims Deadline In Trailer Bridge Bankruptcy Case
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case of Trailer Bridge Inc. will set a deadline for creditors to file claims at a Dec. 14 hearing.
December 8, 2011