Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.


CN-US 40’ rates flat, CN-EU/40’ up 29% WoW

AJOT | April 18, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

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World Container Index - April 18th

AJOT | April 18, 2019 | Intermodal | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The World Container Index assessed by Drewry, a composite of container freight rates on 8 major routes to/from the US, Europe and Asia is down 0.3% to $1,330.29 per 40ft container (updated Thursday, 18 April 2019).

Climate activists block second London bridge as protest expands

Bloomberg | April 18, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Fredericksburg Service Center Celebrates 20 Years of Service

AJOT | April 18, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 20 years of quality without question service at its Fredericksburg, Virginia, service center.

Europe sets CO2 caps for trucks in challenge to Daimler, Volvo
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Bloomberg | Top Story | April 18, 2019

Europe sets CO2 caps for trucks in challenge to Daimler, Volvo

The European Union agreed to impose caps on carbon dioxide from trucks for the first time, stepping up the fight against climate change with a challenge to manufacturers such as Daimler AG.
Davis moves closer to iron ore mining with Liberian deal

Bloomberg | April 18, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

CSX surges to record high as railroad gets more efficient

Bloomberg | April 17, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

New Alberta leader’s vow to scrap rail plan divides oil patch

Bloomberg | April 17, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

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Summer 2019 gasoline prices forecast to be lower than last summer

AJOT | April 17, 2019 | Energy | Intermodal | Trucking

In the April 2019 update of its Summer Fuels Outlook, EIA expects the retail price of U.S. regular-grade gasoline will average $2.76 per gallon (gal) during the summer from April through September 2019.

Diesel and the future of trucking

AJOT | April 17, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

J.B. Hunt Drops as Weak Truck Cargo Fuels Fear of Broad Slowdown
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Bloomberg | Top Story | April 16, 2019

J.B. Hunt Drops as Weak Truck Cargo Fuels Fear of Broad Slowdown

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. plunged the most in three years after reporting surprisingly weak volume, spurring concerns that high inventory levels and a slow start to the spring shipping season could signal a broad economic slowdown.
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Intermodal Costs Reach Another All-Time High

AJOT | April 16, 2019 | Intermodal

The recent rally in diesel prices put enough pressure on rates and demand to push intermodal pricing to yet another all-time high in March.

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Truckload Linehaul Rates Rise 4.8% Year Over Year

AJOT | April 16, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index in March continued the run of increases that began in November 2017.

Fleet Advantage recognizes two new CTP accredited professionals

AJOT | April 15, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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