Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

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J.B. Hunt launches new electronic bill of lading feature

AJOT | May 01, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today a new electronic bill of lading (eBOL) feature that will enable businesses and carriers to digitally sign BOLs, further reducing contact during the delivery process.

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New Trucking Index Tracks Recovery From COVID-19 Shutdowns, Shows Volumes Bottomed

AJOT | May 01, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

A new index provides visibility on the state of the trucking market as anticipation of an economic restart grows. The COVID-19 Truck Freight Recovery Index shows a sharp mid-March drop that has remained stable for the past two weeks, indicating a bottoming out in the spot market.

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UniGroup Named as Partner in the Awarded $7.2 Billion Global Household Goods Contract

AJOT | May 01, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

UniGroup, C.A., the parent company of leading brands United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, announced today it has been awarded, alongside a team of strategic partners, a new multiyear contract by U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) valued at $7.2 billion for the transition and three-year introductory period.

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Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Ryan Moore to Service Center Manager in Sherman, Texas

AJOT | May 01, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Ryan Moore has been promoted to service center manager in Sherman, Texas.

Trucks are filling a 6,000 mile Beijing-to-Berlin supply gap
Intermodal
Bloomberg | Top Story | April 30, 2020

Trucks are filling a 6,000 mile Beijing-to-Berlin supply gap

The race to revive trade between Asia’s largest economy and manufacturers in Europe has created a 6,000-mile shipping route involving hundreds of trucks.
Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Moore to service center manager in Sherman, TX

AJOT | April 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Weekly rail traffic for the week ending April 25, 2020

AJOT | April 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

NEXT Trucking mitigates COVID-19 challenges across supply chain

AJOT | April 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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DHL relocates Nashville operations to larger, state-of-the-art facility

AJOT | April 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services, has invested $5.3 million to relocate and expand its service center in Nashville, Tennessee. The move accommodates further anticipated e-commerce growth and the state’s thriving logistics and distribution industry.

Uganda orders ‘mobile quarantine’ for truckers to curb coronavirus

Bloomberg | April 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

The need for speed on America’s highways fulfilled with lockdowns

Bloomberg | April 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

China bets $600 billion on infrastructure to revive growth

Bloomberg | April 28, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

ATD and 116 industry stakeholders call for suspension of Federal Excise Tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers

AJOT | April 28, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

AMPLY Power secures $13.2 million funding to unlock electric charging infrastructure for commercial fleets

AJOT | April 28, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Leue begins leading the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority as CEO

AJOT | April 28, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

This week marks the first full week of Michael Leue's tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA). Mr. Leue was formally selected by the ACTA Governing Board in March, following an extensive nationwide executive search.

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index significantly increases in February reflecting a sharply positive freight market

AJOT | April 28, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Bringg adds to fleet network with Frayt and Bungii partnerships

AJOT | April 28, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Bringg, the leading delivery orchestration platform, announced today partnerships with both Frayt and Bungii. Both fleets offer a range of shipping options for the big and bulky items. Under the partnership agreements, Bringg customers will be able to select and utilize each of the fleets across most major areas in the US for oversized, scheduled and on demand shipments. 

Law enforcement leaders press governors on truck weight limits

AJOT | April 27, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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EUROGATE Intermodal introduces new rail service between Bremerhaven and Frankfurt/Main

AJOT | April 23, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

EUROGATE Intermodal (EGIM) extends its service network with a direct connection between the container terminals Bremerhaven-Nordhafen and the inland terminal DUSS (Deutsche Umschlag-gesellschaft Schiene–Straße) in Frankfurt/Main.

Midwest Association of Rail Shippers Postpones Summer Meeting to 2021

AJOT | April 23, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

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