Growth of Domestic Truck/Rail Shipments Expected to Highlight Intermodal Expo
When the largest U.S. intermodal event returns to its roots in Atlanta this weekend, Intermodal Expo attendees will be talking about an industry in which steadily growing domestic truck/rail shipments are stealing the spotlight from slow-growing international cargo.
November 7, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 4.6% for the week ended Oct. 29 from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
November 4, 2011Secor Buys Vision Relocation
Logistics provider Secor Group, Washington, D.C., announced it has acquired Vision Relocation Group, Chantilly, Va.
November 3, 2011Wabash National Posts 3Q Profit on Higher Trailer Sales
Wabash National Corp. reported a third-quarter profit, turning around a loss in the same quarter last year, as trailer shipments hit their highest level in five years.
November 2, 2011Expeditors’ Third-Quarter Profit Improves
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington said Tuesday its third-quarter profit rose 11% to $107 million, or 50 cents a share, from $96 million, or 44 cents, a year ago.
November 1, 2011TransForce’s 3Q Earnings Decline
TransForce Inc.’s third-quarter net income declined to C$19.3 million, or 20 cents a share, from C$24.7 million, or 26 cents, a year earlier, the Montreal-based trucking and logistics company said Tuesday.
November 1, 2011Echo Global Logistics’ 3Q Income Increases
Echo Global Logistics said its third-quarter profit grew 30.2% to $3.4 million, or 15 cents per share, from $2.6 million, or 12 cents, a year ago.
October 28, 2011Consumer Confidence Improves
Consumer confidence rose this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
October 28, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 4.6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
October 28, 2011Pacer Reports Higher 3Q Profit, Boosts Outlook
Pacer International on Thursday reported higher third-quarter profit and raised its full-year earnings outlook.
October 27, 2011