Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

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FTR’s May Trucking Conditions Index bounces back sharply from April low but still negative

AJOT | July 17, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index reading for May rebounded from its worst-ever level in April to a reading of -5.19. While much improved, May’s reading is quite negative from a historical perspective. A sharp increase in freight was primarily responsible for the improvement as rates and utilization were still weak.

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Polar Service Centers opens new locations in El Paso and Bakersfield

AJOT | July 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Polar Service Centers (PSC), the nation’s largest network of commercial parts and repair facilities dedicated to the tank trailer and tank truck industry, announced it has opened two new facilities in El Paso, Texas, and Bakersfield, California. This brings the total number of Polar Service Centers to 30.

Louisiana transportation chief, Pennsylvania and Indiana projects & ACS infrastructure development executive receive National Public-Private Partnership awards

AJOT | July 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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DB Schenker campaign #WeKeepEuropeMoving: Europe heads for the new normal

AJOT | July 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

Europe's economy is restarting again. As a strong supporter during the Corona crisis, DB Schenker, with its dense network of logistics centers and branch offices, is now making it easier for companies to make a fresh start. This message is the focus of a new Europe-wide multimedia campaign for which the logistics provider has branded 1,000 trucks in its fleet with the hashtag #WeKeepEuropeMoving.

Passport reports growth throughout Q2, reaching 1,265 cities served and over $1.9B in mobility payments processed

AJOT | July 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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WAI premium alternators for heavy duty

AJOT | July 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

WAI continues to relentlessly meet the ever-changing needs of their customers in the heavy duty market. This includes an unwavering commitment to be “first-to-market” with the latest and most complete coverage for 100% new heavy duty alternators. WAI’s complete line of alternators are ideal for class one to class eight trucks and construction equipment.

VW executive purge stokes unease among investors envying Tesla

Bloomberg | July 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Uber said to hold talks on $500 million freight-unit investment

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Trucking praises reform to NEPA permitting process

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

CenterPoint signs build-to-suit lease with TTX at CenterPoint Intermodlal Center – Joliet
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AJOT | Top Story | July 15, 2020

CenterPoint signs build-to-suit lease with TTX at CenterPoint Intermodlal Center – Joliet

CenterPoint Properties has announced a build-to-suit (BTS) lease for a distribution facility for TTX Company at 2400 CenterPoint Way in Joliet, IL. The lease at the CenterPoint Intermodal Center – Joliet (CIC – Joliet) will put the freight car provider in position to better service the Class I Railroads that own it. 
Penske Logistics supports Old Navy $3 million clothing donation to Baby2Baby nonprofit

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Davies Turner’s Express China rail freight service sees container volumes double year-on-year

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

Transportation construction project workers are pedestrians and need protection too, ARTBA reminds Federal Safety

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Weekly rail traffic for the week ending July 11, 2020

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

Ritchie Bros.’ latest market trends summary provides additional insights into truck tractor market

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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WSP USA begins design for two Texas transportation projects

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide design services for the Interstate 30 (I-30) Dallas Canyon Interchange project and the planning of highway improvements in the Odessa District’s Permian Basin.

Italy moves to settle Autostrade fight after all-night talks

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Kalyn Siebert Introduces New MiniDECK Detachable Gooseneck Lowboy

AJOT | July 14, 2020 | Intermodal | Project / Heavy Lift | Trucking

Premium heavy-haul trailer manufacturer Kalyn Siebert has introduced a new product, the MiniDECK Detachable Gooseneck Lowboy. It is an example of the company’s continued innovation to manufacture products that maximize payload and deliver optimum versatility.

Branson rescues Virgin Atlantic as 70th birthday gift to himself

Bloomberg | July 14, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

TT Club supports UK crime agency targeting cargo theft

AJOT | July 14, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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