Intermodal Traffic Takes First Dip in a Year
Intermodal traffic fell last week for the first time in a year, largely due to winter storm disruptions, the Association of American Railroads reported.
February 11, 2011Wabash Reports Fourth-Quarter Profit
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. reported a fourth-quarter operating profit compared with an operating loss a year ago, as new trailer shipments topped the high end of the company’s expectations.
February 9, 2011DHL to Expand Cincinnati Airport Hub
Logistics firm DHL said it will spend $22.5 million to expand its hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, adding nine new aircraft gates.
February 9, 2011Intermodal Volume Rises in 2010
Intermodal traffic volume rose 12.8% in the fourth quarter of 2010, ending the year 14.7% higher than 2009, the Intermodal Association of North America said.
February 9, 2011United Vision Names Hoffman CEO
Logistics firm United Vision Logistics named Howard Hoffman its permanent CEO, the company said Tuesday.
February 8, 2011Echo Global Adds Software to Help Major Customers
Echo Global Logistics has announced plans to introduce new transportation management software that is tailored to the needs of large shippers who do not have their own systems.
February 7, 2011Trailer Orders, Shipments Soar, Led by 417% Jump for Dry Vans
The freight-trailer industry rebounded sharply during 2010, with orders more than doubling to 166,500 and shipments rising 52% over 2009 to 119,900 units, ACT Research Co. reported.
February 7, 2011Brink’s Posts Lower 4Q Profit
Armored vehicle transportation company Brink’s said its fourth-quarter profit declined from a year ago while its full-year earnings rose.
February 6, 2011Intermodal Traffic Grows 9.2% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 9.2% last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
February 4, 2011C.H. Robinson Reports Improved 4Q Profit
Transportation and third-party logistics firm C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported a fourth-quarter profit of $103.2 million, or 62 cents a share, up 17.6% from $87.7 million, or 52 cents, a year earlier.
February 2, 2011