Intermodal Traffic Gains 0.7% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 0.7% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 28, 2012Radiant Logistics’ Fiscal 4Q Profit Rises
Third-party logistics company Radiant Logistics’ fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose from a year ago.
September 27, 2012Forward Air Lowers 3Q Outlook
Forward Air Corp. said its third-quarter earnings will be lower than the company originally estimated, as tonnage volumes became “inconsistent” in August following a strong start to the period.
September 25, 2012Consumer Confidence Rises to Seven-Month High
Consumer confidence rose to a seven-month high in September, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
September 25, 2012Swift Outlines 3Q Earnings Expectations
Swift Transportation Co. said last week its third-quarter earnings will be 20 to 23 cents a share.
September 24, 2012Shippers Turning to Asset-Based Carriers Ahead of Expected Tightening of Capacity
Shippers and carriers are considering putting more freight directly on asset-based carriers — potentially hurting middlemen who do not own trucks — as the supply of vehicles and drivers dwindles.
September 24, 2012Intermodal Traffic Gains 3.9% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.9% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 21, 2012C.H. Robinson to Acquire Poland’s Apreo Logistics
Logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire Polish freight forwarder Apreo Logistics S.A. No terms were disclosed.
September 20, 2012Intermodal Traffic Gains 3.1% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.1% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 14, 2012Rising Sun Systems Acquires Freight Brokerage Firm
Private holding company Rising Sun Systems said Thursday it has acquired freight broker Network FOB, Naples, Fla., which operates a network of independent freight agents across the U.S. and Canada. Terms were not disclosed.
September 13, 2012