Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.


US Secretary of Transportation Chao announces $900 million historic investment in American infrastructure  
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AJOT | Top Story | November 12, 2019

US Secretary of Transportation Chao announces $900 million historic investment in American infrastructure  

U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Trump Administration will invest $900 million in American infrastructure through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants program.
Puerto Rico earns a “D-” in ASCE infrastructure report card

AJOT | November 12, 2019 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Trucking

Repsol looks to Alberta to replace Mexican and Venezuelan oil

Bloomberg | November 12, 2019 | Energy | Intermodal

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CenterPoint acquires Southern CA building in Torrance

AJOT | November 08, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

CenterPoint Properties is proud to announce the acquisition of a 60,500 square-foot building at 2665 Columbia Street in Torrance, California. The building is located in the coveted Torrance submarket, with immediate access to rail, and within 15 miles of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. CenterPoint owns a building immediately to the north at 4100 West 190th Street, Torrance, CA.

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Warehowz and Estes Express announce partnership with investment and integration of sales

AJOT | November 08, 2019 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Warehowz, an online platform for on-demand warehousing and services, and Estes Express, the nation’s largest privately owned freight transportation provider, announced a partnership to expand service offerings to Warehowz clients. Now the Warehowz platform offers users access to more cross-docking facilities than any other warehousing platform.

Amazon merchant lays out antitrust case in letter to Congress
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Bloomberg | Top Story | November 08, 2019

Amazon merchant lays out antitrust case in letter to Congress

Letter accuses the company of coercing merchants into using its logistics services, which in turn forces up consumer prices.
Alberta oil exports curbed by delay in rail-contract award

Bloomberg | November 07, 2019 | Energy | Intermodal | Rail

FIATA critical of detention and demurrage process

AJOT | November 07, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Truck dealer Bob Nuss honored with Department of Labor 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award

AJOT | November 07, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

The U.S. Department of Labor honored ATD member Bob Nuss with the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, the only federal-level award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veterans’ employment and professional development. Nuss was honored at a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor.

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ALC announces promotion of new Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics

AJOT | November 07, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

The Allen Lund Company announced the promotion of Michael Patrick to the Director of Business Intelligence and Analytics.

Rail Traffic for October and the Week Ending November 2, 2019

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
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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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