Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

International Tolling Association on the House approval of the INVEST in America Act of 2021

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

AASHTO calls House bill ‘major step forward,’ urges bipartisanship and flexibility

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

CenterPoint developing a pair of million-square-foot specs at CenterPoint Intermodal Center – Joliet, IL

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

CenterPoint Properties is simultaneously constructing two 1 million-square-foot speculative facilities at 3301 and 4300 N. Brandon Road in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center in Joliet and Elwood, IL. Company leaders say their commitment to developing two buildings reflects the significant demand for premium warehouse space adjacent to rail terminals.

House doubles down on past mistakes with INVEST in America Act

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Transportation Construction Coalition issues statement on House passage of INVEST in America Act

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

CSX completes acquisition of Quality Carriers

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Amazon says pandemic growth increased carbon emissions by 19%

Bloomberg | July 01, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Amazon.com Inc. said its carbon emissions rose in 2020 due to pandemic-fueled business growth, highlighting the challenge of balancing a fast-growing business with pledges to minimize environmental harm.

Steel going into Biden’s infrastructure plan reaches record

Bloomberg | June 30, 2021 | Intermodal | International Trade | Commodity

A key steel product used in construction and automobiles reached a record Monday as U.S. President Joe Biden pushes ahead with his infrastructure spending plans.

AIT Worldwide Logistics welcomes Kontuly to lead truckload division

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Summit Expedited Logistics’ new VICE president is pursuing organizational goals, including doubling revenue, recruiting expert talent, and enhancing procurement strategy

Rail traffic for the week ending June 26, 2021

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

VW’s Traton eyes China push after $3.7 billion Navistar deal

Bloomberg | June 30, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Workhorse says it didn’t get a fair shot at big Postal van award

Bloomberg | June 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

VTG ramps up its temperature-controlled transport offerings with the SWS-PowerBox

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Yet another smart solution on the rails: In the shape of the SWS-PowerBox, VTG is adding to its offerings to deliver temperature-controlled rail freight transport. Mounted on the wheelset, a hydraulic pump and attached generator produce power while the train is moving.

Valenciaport to invest 240 million Euro in railway improvements in València and Sagunto

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has its eyes set on the railway. The port managers are thinking in train mode.

ARTBA CEO Bauer issues statement on 65th anniversary of interstate highway system

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Onfleet announces 100 millionth delivery and significant company growth

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Last mile delivery leader sees 100% revenue growth for sixth consecutive year and plans to double headcount in 2021

COVID-19 gave us an historic traffic hiatus, but the pause didn’t last long

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Intermodal

Paul Scott Abbott | June 28, 2021

Yellow’s CEO sees LTL in growth mode in opening SMC3 Connections conference

As the overall U.S. economy and e-commerce demands in particular continue to grow, the less-than-truckload transportation industry should flourish provided it meets such challenges as having enough drivers and available equipment.