Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Shippers in Seoul and Shanghai showing increased interest in the Southern Gateway Alternative as Contship Italia embarks upon its 5th Roadshow in Asia

OmniTRAX’s Illinois Railway deploys positive train control to bolster safety and customer service

AJOT | October 25, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

JB Hunt earns 10th consecutive SmartWay Excellence Award from EPA

AJOT | October 25, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Daimler dumps gas-powered truck bid to build CO2-neutral fleet

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Bloomberg | Top Story | October 25, 2019

Daimler dumps gas-powered truck bid to build CO2-neutral fleet

Daimler AG is quitting development of natural-gas powered trucks to pool resources for electric and hydrogen rigs that can advance its goal of offering a CO2-neutral fleet in its main markets by 2039.

Two-and-a-half mile train helps South Africa move ore off roads

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Bloomberg | Top Story | October 25, 2019

Two-and-a-half mile train helps South Africa move ore off roads

Transnet SOC Ltd., South Africa’s ports and rail company, on Thursday launched a train with a world-record number of wagons in a bid to move heavy trucks carrying metal ore off the nation’s roads, where they are causing damage and congestion.

After 40-year losing streak, fuel-cell maker shares are soaring

Bloomberg | October 25, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Miceli joins AECOM

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

AECOM, the world's premier infrastructure firm, announced today that Mari Miceli has been named a senior program manager for AECOM's Design and Consulting Services Americas (DCSA) Transportation business unit in New York City. In her new role, Mari will lead and support upcoming mega transit and rail projects in the region.

Fleet Advantage provides truck industry benchmark data for NACFE’s 2019 Run On Less Experience

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Newest-generation diesel engines deliver critical emissions reductions for near-port communities

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Trucking

Upgrading and replacing the oldest, largest engines used in port operations to the newest-generation advanced diesel technologies is one of the most impactful ways to quickly and cost-effectively reduce emissions for near-port communities, according to Ezra Finkin, director of policy and external outreach for the Diesel Technology Forum, who today addressed attendees of the Air & Waste Management Association Freight & Environment: Ports of Entry Conference in Newark, New Jersey.

EagleRail Container Logistics signs agreements with Chittagong Port Authority, Bangladesh to reduce crippling truck congestion with Greentech Light Rail Shuttling Solution

AJOT | October 24, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Truckmakers face nearly $1 billion in claims in cartel suit

Bloomberg | October 24, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Thailand and a consortium sign deal for $7.4 billion rail project

Bloomberg | October 24, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

North American Rail Shippers Association announces 2020-2023 conference dates

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) has released the 2020–2023 conference schedule for its Annual Meeting and the biannual meetings of each of its regional organizations.

Hapag-Lloyd Canada inland fuel surcharge for rail and combined rail moves

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Peter Entwistle joins RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a leading single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services company, announces today the appointment of Peter Entwistle as Vice President of Sales-Northeast region.

M&K Truck Centers builds state-of-the-art facility in Detroit market

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

43 percent of U.S. commercial trucks powered by near-zero emissions diesel tech

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Milestone expands with acquisition of trailer leasing branch office in Jacksonville, FL

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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CSX Intermodal Terminals implements Tideworks TOS across its full network

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

Bedford Park marks successful deployment of Tideworks’ solutions across CSX’s 31-site terminal network

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.2% in September

AJOT | October 23, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.2% in September after falling 4% in August.