Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

USDOT announces availability of $24 million to restore and enhance intercity passenger rail nationwide

AJOT | November 06, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

Drivewyze now offers weigh station bypass service in Oregon

AJOT | November 06, 2019 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology | Trucking

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Schweizerzug increases frequency between Frenkendorf and Neuss and newly connects Niederglatt and Antwerp

AJOT | November 06, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

After successfully extending services in the first half of 2019 with additional connections between Switzerland and Belgium, Schweizerzug AG is now increasing the frequency between Frenkendorf and Neuss and at the same time boosts Niederglatt’s links to Antwerp and Rotterdam.

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Lanehub dramatically enhances how companies collaborate

AJOT | November 06, 2019 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Software enhancements leverage data to enable rapid identification and implementation of best freight lane matching opportunities

Volvo Trucks launches sales of electric trucks for urban transport
Intermodal
AJOT | Top Story | November 06, 2019

Volvo Trucks launches sales of electric trucks for urban transport

Volvo Trucks announces the start of sales of its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks in selected markets within Europe, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions in city environments.
FTR reports October North American Class 8 orders at 22,100 units

AJOT | November 05, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Rates improve as holiday freight starts to move

AJOT | November 05, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

Oct 28 - Nov 3 - More loads left the West Coast ports, heading toward retail distribution centers in advance of the holiday shopping season. The additional volume shored up van rates at the end of the month. Volume rose for reefers and flatbeds, as well, driving up load-to-truck ratios in major markets across the country. For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Carrier Transicold Showcasing new suite of container refrigeration digital solutions

AJOT | November 05, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Carrier Transicold invites guests to visit booth C-60 at Intermodal Europe 2019 on Nov. 5-7, 2019 and discover its new suite of digital solutions that provide customers with wireless connectivity and real-time data analytics, designed to help make shipping perishables simple, transparent and reliable worldwide.

CCM announces annual Partners in Excellence Award recipients

AJOT | November 04, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Boston’s Conley Terminal receives two new RTG cranes
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AJOT | Top Story | November 04, 2019

Boston’s Conley Terminal receives two new RTG cranes

Adding equipment is part of an $850 million investment to keep Conley Terminal competitive and efficient with truck turntimes averaging under 35 minutes. Another two RTGs were also delivered back in May.
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TRAC Connect General Rate Increase - December 1, 2019

AJOT | November 04, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Effective December 1, 2019, TRAC Intermodal will implement a General Rate Increase ("GRI") for TRAC Connect and certain TRAC Select chassis

VW’s Traton joins rivals in warning demand for trucks is souring

Bloomberg | November 04, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Intermodal downturn continues in Q3
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AJOT | Top Story | November 01, 2019

Intermodal downturn continues in Q3

Total intermodal volumes dropped 3.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2019, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report. International shipments nudged down 0.8 percent from 2018, while domestic containers and trailers fell 4.9 percent and 17.6 percent, respectively.
Pilot rebrands truck brokerage to offer real-time FTL solutions

AJOT | November 01, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Penske Logistics Premier driver recognition program adds 8 to Driver Wall of Fame

AJOT | November 01, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

These Diamond Class members are being celebrated for 20 years of consecutive safe driving.

43.4 percent of trucks operating in EPA Region 3 powered by near-zero emissions diesel tech
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AJOT | Top Story | October 31, 2019

43.4 percent of trucks operating in EPA Region 3 powered by near-zero emissions diesel tech

In the states that comprise EPA Region 3, the newest, cleanest, near-zero-emissions diesel truck technologies now make up 43.4 percent of the diesel-powered commercial vehicles on U.S. roads – from box delivery trucks to 18-wheelers, according to the Diesel Technology Forum’s analysis of 2018-2019 U.S. vehicles in operation data (Class 3-8) provided by IHS Markit.
YRC Worldwide reports third quarter 2019 results

AJOT | October 31, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Ramp detour in place for Route 4 South Bridge construction

AJOT | October 31, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Alberta loosens oil output limits with railroad allowances

Bloomberg | October 31, 2019 | Energy | Intermodal | Rail

Malaysia revives Singapore Border Rail Project at lower cost

Bloomberg | October 31, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

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