Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Explosion at FedEx facility in Texas follows bombings in Austin

Bloomberg | March 20, 2018 | Air Cargo | Intermodal | Logistics | Integrators | Trucking

Uber crash shows driverless cars need to slow down

Bloomberg | March 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Intermodal | Trucking

Uber death elicits warning from union leery of robo-truckers
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Bloomberg | Top Story | March 19, 2018

Uber death elicits warning from union leery of robo-truckers

The largest union for U.S. truck drivers, which has taken a cautious view of autonomous vehicles, called for stronger safeguards after a self-driving SUV operated by Uber Technologies Inc. killed a pedestrian in Phoenix on Sunday.
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The Port KC Board of Commissioners approves purchase of 415-acres from AK Steel Corporation

AJOT | March 19, 2018 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals

The Port KC Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of 415-acres from AK Steel Corporation.

Chain restaurants say new apprenticeship program could ease shortage of truck drivers

AJOT | March 19, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Joe Don Ross to Vice President of Logistics

AJOT | March 16, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

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Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Trey Fudger to Regional Vice President of Sales

AJOT | March 16, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Trey Fudger has been promoted to regional vice president of sales.

Wyoming Transportation Infrastructure Receives $85 Million Boost from Union Pacific
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AJOT | Top Story | March 16, 2018

Wyoming Transportation Infrastructure Receives $85 Million Boost from Union Pacific

Wyoming's transportation infrastructure will receive an $85 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company's planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
Gibraltar Is Ready to Let Spain Share Control Over Its Airport

Bloomberg | March 16, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports | Intermodal

Myanmar to Start $2.5 Billion Yangon Station Revamp by Mid-Year

Bloomberg | March 16, 2018 | Energy | Intermodal | Rail

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Greencarrier investing in new equipment to handle larger freight volumes and heavier cargo

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

This year, 2018, we incorporated a Straddle Carrier to our operations in Ipswich, Suffolk to be able to serve more customers in a quicker and more efficient way.

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Violet Helferich wins coveted SC&RA Driver of the Year award

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Violet Helferich, of Bennett Motor Express, joined a small but prestigious group of drivers when she was presented the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) Driver of the Year Award.

higi and Rolling Strong announce partnership helping truck drivers to be their healthiest

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Chennai, India trailer association announces strike for March 19 onward

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Swings to Loss Amid Low-Cost Pinch

Bloomberg | March 15, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. posted a loss last year as the weak pound hurt demand for flights from the U.K. and made it tougher for the carrier to compete with long-haul discounters led by Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA.

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Kenworth Donates T680 Advantage 76-inch Sleeper in Support of the 2018 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” Award

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes initiative are joining together for the third consecutive year to promote the trucking industry and discover America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who has made the transition from military service in the U.S. Armed Forces to driving for a commercial fleet.

Rail Traffic for the Week Ending March 10, 2018

AJOT | March 14, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

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After Week on Job, CN Rail CEO Tells Wall Street He’s in a Hurry

Bloomberg | March 14, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Canadian National Railway Co.’s new boss is speeding up spending plans for new track and drivers as the carrier faces mounting pressure from customers to fix capacity shortages.

Canadian Oil Curve Indicates Relief From Glut May Be on the Way

Bloomberg | March 14, 2018 | Energy | Intermodal

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Estes Focuses on Future by Investing in Its People

AJOT | March 14, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Estes Express Lines is making a multi-million dollar investment in its most valuable asset—its employees—through the implementation of The Estes Care Package.

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