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Buyout interest in electric truck startup Bollinger presents quandary
| October 14, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
The company needs millions to start producing its Hummer-like EVs. Should it go it alone?
TE Connectivity designs NTSEAL 20 Position Connector for use in harsh environments
| October 13, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
To address the need for flexible and robust wire-to-wire connectivity in a compact format, TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has designed NTSEAL 20 Position Connector. This new 20-position, high-density wire-to-wire connector utilizes the proven TE/DEUTSCH Size 16 & 20 Common Contact System for inline applications.
DB Schenker expands its electric fleet with 36 new FUSO eCanter vehicles
| October 12, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
DB Schenker strengthens sustainability strategy with CO2-free city logistics in eleven European countries
Swisher launches ‘Huckleberry’s Hammers’ patented trucker’s 3-in-1 truck-trailer multi-tool
| October 09, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
Fluid truck orders 600 lightning electric vehicles
| October 09, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
Atlantic Intermodal Services relocates due to business growth
| October 09, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
Atlantic Intermodal Services recently moved its Charleston offices from a leased location at 2500 Clements Ferry Road to a free-standing facility the company purchased at 2516 Clements Ferry Road. Significant growth in business and its customer base prompted AIS to begin searching for a larger facility last year. In fact, AIS has experienced a 35% growth in business in the Charleston market just since January.
cargo-partner sends block train from Linz to Qingdao for Lenzing
| October 09, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail
The logistics provider organized a full train from Linz, Austria to Qingdao, China on behalf of the international fiber manufacturer. The block train consists of a total of 46 forty-foot containers, loaded with responsibly produced fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. The shipment departed for its journey across the “Iron Silk Road” on Friday, October 9 and is set to arrive at its destination station in Xi’an, China, in 16 days.
YRC Freight employee named 2020 Tennessee Maintenance Professional of the Year
| October 08, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
OmniTRAX’s Andi Malter named Denver Business Journal C-Suite winner
| October 07, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail
Rail Traffic for September and the Week Ending October 3, 2020
| October 07, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers
DAT Freight Trends on the Spot Market – Sept 28-Oct 4, 2020
| October 07, 2020 | Intermodal | By The Numbers
The national average spot van rate hit a record high of $2.46 per mile during the week ending Oct. 4 and the overall number of available loads increased 5% compared to the previous week as supply chain disruptions push freight to the spot market, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest load board network.
Kenworth and PacLease offer special lease financing for new Kenworth K270E and K370E battery-electric vehicles
| October 07, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
Kenworth and PacLease announce a special introductory lease program for the new Kenworth K270E and K370E battery-electric vehicles.
Davies Turner’s Express China rail freight service gets further boost from container shipping issues
| October 07, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail
Polar King International establishes new Polar King Mobile Enterprise
| October 07, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
The Polar King family of companies announces the formation of a new business unit, Polar King Mobile (PKM), according to Polar King Mobile president David Schenkel.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao launches “Stop. Trains Can’t.” awareness campaign
| October 06, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail
Nearly 9,000 new chassis being added to HRCPII’s fleet through end of fy21
| October 06, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
The Port of Virginia’s continual investment in new equipment is helping to build one of the youngest chassis fleets in the nation, with the average age of chassis in the port’s pool being 3.5 years old.
Environmentally friendly block train between Bludenz and Vienna remains on track
| October 06, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail
Gebrüder Weiss and ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) have so far moved around 180,000 truck journeys on to rails with Orange Combi Cargo (OCC) / Noise-optimized railcars are coming / Connection to South-East Europe optimized
San Miguel boss Ang to start airport construction, eyes airline
| October 06, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | Intermodal
House panel to seek breakup of tech giants, GOP member says
| October 05, 2020 | Intermodal
Toyota adds to hydrogen bet with N. American fuel-cell semi
| October 05, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to develop a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered big rig for the North American market with its subsidiary Hino Motors Ltd.
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