Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

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Chicago announces bidders for O’Hare express rail, but will it connect more than just downtown?

AJOT | February 09, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

The City of Chicago announced this week it received four responses to its request for qualifications to build and operate privately-funded express rail service to O’Hare.

Fleet Operators head to the Great Plains for TLPA Spring Transportation Summit

AJOT | February 09, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Bombardier comments on the Reseau Electrique Metropolitain Project

AJOT | February 09, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Eurostar to Add Amsterdam in April in Biggest Network Expansion

Bloomberg | February 09, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

The U.S. Is Going to Run Short of Truck Drivers

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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 09, 2018

The U.S. Is Going to Run Short of Truck Drivers

Economists debate how close the U.S. is to full employment, but less often discussed is where the most crucial constraints are in the labor market.

There’s Another Jumbo-Sized Argument Brewing in Aviation

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | General | Intermodal

Adani’s Giant Australian Coal Mine Takes Hit as Rail Plan Axed

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

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Union Pacific reports fourth quarter Positive Train Control progress

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

The company anticipates it will make all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, Union Pacific will continue to test and refine the immature technologies comprising the system in 2019-20.

Criminals stealing goods worth €1.3 billion annually from trucks in Germany

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Xpress Global Systems rolls with TCG

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Frampton Construction underway on Southeastern Freight Lines expansion in Savannah, Georgia

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

As part of the expansion, approximately 17,371 square feet of covered dock space will be built to house 44 new dock doors.

A Florida Monorail Makes Way for the Robot Bus of Tomorrow

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal

Hudson Tunnel Battle Shows Pitfalls of Trump’s Public Works Plan

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

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George Lauriat | Top Story | February 07, 2018

DCLI acquisition of TRAC Intermodal’s 53-foot domestic chassis fleet key to a larger plan

On January 11, 2018, Direct ChassisLink Inc., better known as DCLI, completed the purchase of TRAC Intermodal’s 53-foot domestic chassis fleet. DCLI’s intention to purchase the TRAC units was made in late October 2017 before last month’s closing. The purchase price for the chassis fleet was not disclosed.