Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.


Senate infrastructure deal in sight after Medicare agreement
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 22, 2021

Senate infrastructure deal in sight after Medicare agreement

A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a $579 billion infrastructure deal after agreeing to pay for it in part by delaying a Trump-era Medicare regulation, a key Democratic senator said Thursday.
Uber to buy TPG freight firm Transplace for $2.25 billion
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 22, 2021

Uber to buy TPG freight firm Transplace for $2.25 billion

Uber Technologies Inc. agreed to acquire Transplace, a logistics company owned by TPG Capital, for $2.25 billion in the ride-sharing company’s biggest bet on the trucking business.
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Impact of EMEA flooding on supply chain

AJOT | July 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

This morning, some new data out from FourKites which highlights the impact the flooding in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands had on the larger supply chain.

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TruckLabs expands value proposition with launch of truck driver engagement, measurement & retention software TripDynamics

AJOT | July 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

TruckLabs, a technology company helping transform the trucking industry, today announced TripDynamics, an innovative, gamified software platform for driver engagement, real-time feedback, and miles-per-gallon performance measurement. For a fleet, benefits include fuel savings, profitability, and fleet sustainability gains. Drivers benefit through increased performance, satisfaction, and the ability to stay with a job they enjoy.

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As TCA breaks carrier membership records, the Association announces a comprehensive initiative promoting trucking’s image

AJOT | July 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

The Truckload Carriers Association is partnering with LaunchIt Public Relations to showcase the trucking industry and the strength and pride of the people in it

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BTS: North American Transborder Freight up 94% in May 2021 from May 2020

AJOT | July 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

Total Transborder freight: $108.6 billion of transborder freight moved by all modes of transportation, up 93.8% compared to May 2020 but remained 1.0% below May 2019. May 2021 Transborder freight was down 1.1% compared to $109.8 billion in May 2019.

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.5% in June

AJOT | July 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.5% in June after falling 1% in May. In June, the index equaled 111.6 (2015=100) compared with 113.3 in May.

Rail boosters try to hitch ride on budget, infrastructure plans

Bloomberg | July 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Soaring commodities give CN a boost as it awaits Kansas City takeover ruling
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 20, 2021

Soaring commodities give CN a boost as it awaits Kansas City takeover ruling

Canadian National Railway Co. is cashing in on a commodities boom that’s fueling demand for exports from Canada.
The world’s road fuel demand to peak years earlier than expected

Bloomberg | July 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Brandon Graham to Service Center Manager in South Charlotte

AJOT | July 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Brandon Graham has been promoted to service center manager in South Charlotte.

Trucks stuck as Saudi-UAE competition spreads to trade

Bloomberg | July 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Boris Johnson’s trucker troubles turn into a business nightmare

Bloomberg | July 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

POLB’s Hacegaba says UP rail service suspension from West Coast could be positive
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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | July 19, 2021

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POLB’s Hacegaba says UP rail service suspension from West Coast could be positive

The decision by the Union Pacific (UP) railroad to suspend service from West Coast ports to Chicago for one week could be positive, according to Noel Hacegaba, deputy executive director, Port of Long Beach.
MSC: Rail operators restrict import rail traffic into USA

AJOT | July 19, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

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