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News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Gulf region drayage grappling with exciting, complex times

Intermodal

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | March 14, 2019

Gulf region drayage grappling with exciting, complex times

A retail supply chain shift following Panama Canal expansion and the emergence of production of petrochemical resins for export are among factors presenting challenges for the container drayage business in the Gulf region, according to the head of a major Houston-based drayage provider.

North Florida Warehouse FTZ welcomes Jefferson as Assistant Warehouse Manager

AJOT | March 14, 2019 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery, now J.B. Hunt Final Mile, named Carrier of the Year by Bob’s Discount Furniture

AJOT | March 14, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

North American Rail Shippers Discuss the ‘Optimal Network’ at Upcoming Annual Meeting

AJOT | March 14, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) will be discussing the critical issues currently facing the freight rail industry and how to achieve an "optimal network” at its annual meeting May 15–17, 2019 in San Antonio.

Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes John Calhoun to Service Center Manager in Florence, South Carolina

AJOT | March 14, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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

French Customs officers prolong work-to-rule in Brexit standoff

Bloomberg | March 14, 2019 | Intermodal

Facing US charges, Huawei holds onto Australian tech deal

Bloomberg | March 14, 2019 | Intermodal

Fourth quarter truck driver turnover rate shows muddled picture

AJOT | March 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Volkswagen’s awkward excuse for slamming on the brakes

Bloomberg | March 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Ranking member Davis statement from hearing on Surface Transportation needs

AJOT | March 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

AAR weekly rail traffic ending March 9, 2019

AJOT | March 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

YRC Freight honored as Walmart’s National LTL Carrier of the Year

AJOT | March 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Why Kim Jong Un might not want the riches Trump is promising

Bloomberg | March 12, 2019 | Intermodal

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ORBCOMM launches next generation solar-powered tracking solution for dry trailers and containers

AJOT | March 12, 2019 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has launched its next generation solar-powered GT 1200 series of devices as part of a comprehensive telematics solution that includes multiple sensor options, user-friendly applications and reliable cellular and optional satellite connectivity for hassle-free trailer and container tracking.