Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.


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REE Automotive will open its US headquarters and first integration center in Austin, Texas, as it prepares for production in 2023

AJOT | July 23, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

REE Automotive Ltd., a leader in e-Mobility, today announced that it will open its U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas to address the growing U.S. market demand for mission-specific EVs from delivery and logistics companies, Mobility-as-a-Service and new technology players. In addition, Austin will be the location of REE’s first asset-light Integration Center for the assembly and testing of its disruptive REEcorner™ technology and ultra-modular EV platforms.

Loadsmart releases Q2/21 numbers: Year-over-year revenue growth of 232%

AJOT | July 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Senate infrastructure deal in sight after Medicare agreement
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 22, 2021

Senate infrastructure deal in sight after Medicare agreement

A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a $579 billion infrastructure deal after agreeing to pay for it in part by delaying a Trump-era Medicare regulation, a key Democratic senator said Thursday.
Uber to buy TPG freight firm Transplace for $2.25 billion
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 22, 2021

Uber to buy TPG freight firm Transplace for $2.25 billion

Uber Technologies Inc. agreed to acquire Transplace, a logistics company owned by TPG Capital, for $2.25 billion in the ride-sharing company’s biggest bet on the trucking business.
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Impact of EMEA flooding on supply chain

AJOT | July 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

This morning, some new data out from FourKites which highlights the impact the flooding in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands had on the larger supply chain.

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TruckLabs expands value proposition with launch of truck driver engagement, measurement & retention software TripDynamics

AJOT | July 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

TruckLabs, a technology company helping transform the trucking industry, today announced TripDynamics, an innovative, gamified software platform for driver engagement, real-time feedback, and miles-per-gallon performance measurement. For a fleet, benefits include fuel savings, profitability, and fleet sustainability gains. Drivers benefit through increased performance, satisfaction, and the ability to stay with a job they enjoy.

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As TCA breaks carrier membership records, the Association announces a comprehensive initiative promoting trucking’s image

AJOT | July 22, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

The Truckload Carriers Association is partnering with LaunchIt Public Relations to showcase the trucking industry and the strength and pride of the people in it

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BTS: North American Transborder Freight up 94% in May 2021 from May 2020

AJOT | July 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

Total Transborder freight: $108.6 billion of transborder freight moved by all modes of transportation, up 93.8% compared to May 2020 but remained 1.0% below May 2019. May 2021 Transborder freight was down 1.1% compared to $109.8 billion in May 2019.

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.5% in June

AJOT | July 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.5% in June after falling 1% in May. In June, the index equaled 111.6 (2015=100) compared with 113.3 in May.

Rail boosters try to hitch ride on budget, infrastructure plans

Bloomberg | July 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Soaring commodities give CN a boost as it awaits Kansas City takeover ruling
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 20, 2021

Soaring commodities give CN a boost as it awaits Kansas City takeover ruling

Canadian National Railway Co. is cashing in on a commodities boom that’s fueling demand for exports from Canada.
The world’s road fuel demand to peak years earlier than expected

Bloomberg | July 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Brandon Graham to Service Center Manager in South Charlotte

AJOT | July 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

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

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