Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.


FTR’s April Shippers Conditions Index falls to new low

AJOT | June 29, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Metro Pool - Baltimore chassis availability

AJOT | June 29, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Metro Pool chassis may continue to be picked up from these terminals until bare chassis inventories are depleted - see below for current inventory levels.

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World Container Index: Drewry’s weekly assessment

AJOT | June 28, 2018 | 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 by 0.9% to $1378.37 /40ft container (updated Thursday, 28 June 2018).

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Spot market posts records during international roadcheck

AJOT | June 28, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

FTR reports that the spot market was the tightest ever – by far – during week 23 of 2018 (June 2nd-8th).

Rail traffic for the week ending June 23, 2018

AJOT | June 28, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Amazon enlists delivery startups to help expand shipment volume
Intermodal
Bloomberg | Top Story | June 28, 2018

Amazon enlists delivery startups to help expand shipment volume

Amazon.com Inc.’s ever-expanding retail empire is going to need more workers and vehicles to get millions of packages to shoppers’ doors. To do so, the web retailer is encouraging people to start their own delivery businesses.
FedEx, Volvo test US truck ‘platoons’ to catch up to Europe

Bloomberg | June 27, 2018 | Intermodal | Logistics | Integrators

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TRAC adds 2,000+ chassis to Gulf region

AJOT | June 27, 2018 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Trucking

To support the expected surge in U.S. resin exports and increased volume in the Gulf region, TRAC Intermodal is adding over 2,000 new and fully-refurbished premium chassis to its Gulf Regional Pool (TGRP), with more equipment additions planned for later this year.

Port seeks to double rail volume with Railport Antwerp

AJOT | June 27, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

EU to help repair Uganda Railway abandoned during Kony rebellion

Bloomberg | June 27, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

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Emerson launches reusable GO Real-Time Tracker to monitor perishable shipments

AJOT | June 26, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Emerson announced today at the United Fresh 2018 convention the release of its GO Real-Time Reusable Tracker.

DHL Express US certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work Institute

AJOT | June 26, 2018 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Intermodal | Logistics | Integrators | Trucking

UPS makes largest-ever investment In France with $100 million advanced technology Paris hub
Air Cargo
AJOT | Top Story | June 26, 2018

UPS makes largest-ever investment In France with $100 million advanced technology Paris hub

UPS® officially opened a new 30,000-square-meter, advanced technology package sorting and delivery hub outside Paris in Corbeil-Essonnes/Évry.
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Kelly Brackeen to Service Center Manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma

AJOT | June 26, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Kelly Brackeen has been promoted to service center manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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