Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

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Linehaul rates climb back to pre-pandemic levels

AJOT | June 23, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

The spot market regained momentum last week, with large increases in load-to-truck ratios for each major trailer type. That pushed national averages for van and reefer rates above where they were before the coronavirus crisis in February, excluding fuel surcharges.

TE Connectivity extends capabilities for commercial vehicles with SUPERSEAL pro connectors

AJOT | June 23, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Amodei named executive VP of STV’S National Transportation & Infrastructure Division

AJOT | June 23, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Richard M. Amodei, a tenured and instrumental member of STV’s nationally renowned Transportation & Infrastructure Division (T&I), has been appointed to executive vice president of the division and will oversee its operations and growth. He is succeeding Martin F. “Marty” Boyle who is retiring but will continue to lend his guidance and wealth of knowledge on key projects moving forward.

Insurance costs are the primary vehicle-related worry for small business owners, according to new survey.

AJOT | June 22, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

France Takes Aim at Low-Cost Carriers With Ban on Short Routes

Bloomberg | June 22, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | Intermodal

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Davies Turner 150th birthday celebrations: Postponed, not cancelled

AJOT | June 19, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

This weekend, the UK's largest independently owned freight forwarding and logistics group, was due to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a birthday party for all the company’s 900 staff from across the UK.

Multimodal 2020: On the move to March 2021, with continuity plan in place

AJOT | June 19, 2020 | Intermodal

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Republicans Introduce Commonsense Alternative to Improve America’s Roads, Bridges & Surface Transportation Infrastructure

AJOT | June 19, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

A five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill to allow states and non-federal partners to more efficiently plan, expedite, and undertake important infrastructure projects, provide safer and more efficient movement of goods and people, and address needs of communities of all sizes was introduced in the House by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans today.

FTR Reports May Final Trailer Orders at 4,300 Units

AJOT | June 19, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

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TAPA partners with Bosch Secure Truck Parking, boosting secure parking places by over 42% in 12 months

AJOT | June 18, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

The Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) program to reduce cargo thefts and increase supply chain resilience in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region has a new partner: