Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.


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Mercedes−Benz Trucks presents fully electric vehicles

AJOT | September 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Several vehicle innovations were presented to the public by Mercedes-Benz Trucks. In doing so, the focus was especially on the electrification of the product portfolio.

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CFI’s Jon “Smitty” Smith surpasses five million miles as professional driver

AJOT | September 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Trucker celebrated for driving milestone spanning a 37-year career delivering freight through all 48 lower U.S. states

TRAC named best overall chassis provider at Port of NY/NJ

AJOT | September 20, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

California Propeller Clubs’ meeting focuses on railroads’ impact on California ports
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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | September 20, 2021

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California Propeller Clubs’ meeting focuses on railroads’ impact on California ports

The Propeller Clubs of Northern California and of Los Angeles and Long Beach convened a joint forum to discuss the impact of U.S. railroads on California ports.
CN outlines details of strategic plan
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AJOT | Top Story | September 17, 2021

CN outlines details of strategic plan

Ambitious value creation plan targeting C$700 million of additional operating income, as well as a 57% operating ratio for 2022
Rolling Strong supports St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund initiatives

AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

DAT Truckload Volume Index gained 2% in August
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AJOT | Top Story | September 17, 2021

DAT Truckload Volume Index gained 2% in August

Truckload volume surged and spot and contract freight rates hit new highs in August as logistics managers stare down their most challenging peak shipping season yet.
Intermodal EXPO welcomes over 1,100 Freight Leaders

AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Intermodal

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Spenser Ellis to Service Center Manager in Monroe, Louisiana

AJOT | September 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | People | Appointments

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Spenser Ellis has been promoted to service center manager in Monroe, Louisiana.

This port logjam has enough containers to cross half the U.S.
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Bloomberg | Top Story | September 17, 2021

This port logjam has enough containers to cross half the U.S.

The number of container ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia reached an all-time high of 65 vessels, carrying potential payloads of cargo boxes that would stretch halfway across the country if lined up end to end.
Railroad megadeal marks the payoff for gamble by CP boss Creel
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Bloomberg | Top Story | September 16, 2021

Railroad megadeal marks the payoff for gamble by CP boss Creel

When a rival threatened to steal Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s dream acquisition, Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel bet his company’s future on a hunch supported by his younger days operating trains across the central U.S.
Barriers fall unleashing autonomous cars in 2021, says IDTechEx

AJOT | September 16, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Carrasco honored with 2021 Latino Leadership Award

AJOT | September 16, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

WSP transit leader and diversity champion recognized for her service to the Latino community, as president and a charter member of the national Latinos In Transit organization.

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The railway already takes more than 160,000 lorries off the road in the València-Madrid corridor

AJOT | September 16, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

• The president of the PAV, Aurelio Martínez, has assured that "Valenciaport has been betting on the train for many years, and the railway motorway is another step forward to boost these traffics" • 80% of rail traffic in the Port of València originates from or goes to Madrid • Over the next few years, investments of around 240 million euros are planned to promote accessibility and improve Valenciaport's rail network • The president of the PAV has received a hundred businessmen from the Business Club of the Valencia Chamber of Commerce headed by its president José Vicente Morata.

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Embark partners with Ryder to launch nationwide network of up to 100 freight transfer points for autonomous fleets

AJOT | September 16, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Ryder System, Inc., a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, and Embark Trucks, Inc., a leading developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, announce a partnership aimed at launching a nationwide network of up to 100 Embark transfer points, where Ryder will provide yard operations, maintenance, and fleet management to support a seamless coast-to-coast autonomous network for Embark fleet partners.

Western state DOT projects win regional America’s Transportation Awards

AJOT | September 16, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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2021 has felt like one big peak season: a global shipping market update

AJOT | September 16, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Mike Short, president of Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson, shares an update on the current global shipping market and insights into how shippers can prepare for this historical peak season.

Hohn’s TCI vows to continue CN Rail fight as bidding war ends

Bloomberg | September 16, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

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