Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Old Dominion Freight Line provides update for second-quarter 2020

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Ontruck’s sustainable freight tech prevents 175 tons of C02 emissions in the UK

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Digital freight startup Ontruck continues to prove its commitment in bringing environmental excellence to logistics by lowering C02 emissions, a mission aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 on climate action.

American Truck Dealers (ATD) announces change in schedule for ATD show

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

McLeod Software and Vector Partner to accelerate fleet & billing operations for truck drivers and back office teams

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Strick® Trailers lining up with Ridge Corporation

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Strick® Trailers, America’s trusted manufacturer of aluminum sheet and post trailers, announced today that they will be enhancing their VT100 plywood panel vans with vertically installed DymondPly lining composite panels made by Ridge Corporation, as the preferred, standard lining system of choice for this trailer series.

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DFDS partners with global & local enterprises

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

DFDS Logistics in Ghent has decided to outsource its repair and maintenance workshop to Global & Local Enterprises, who manages a chain of workshops with well-trained mechanics and supervisors. They will now handle the repairing and maintenance of our trucks and trailers.

Committee Republican leaders’ statement on Chairman DeFazio’s Surface Transportation Bill

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Rail traffic for May and the week ending May 30, 2020

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

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Expansion at Dachser Nuremberg

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

Dachser, a global provider of logistics solutions, is investing in its location in Nuremberg, Germany with the expansion of its transit terminals for industrial goods and food by over 55,972 sq. ft.

America’s engineering businesses welcome House Surface Reauthorization Bill

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

FTR Reports North American Class 8 Net Orders Remain Subdued in May at 6,600 Units

AJOT | June 03, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

Top Airbus A320neo buyer will add new jets to its fleet despite virus

Bloomberg | June 03, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

PACCAR Parts opens new parts distribution center in Las Vegas

AJOT | June 02, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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ISTOBAL achieves a safer and more efficient sanitization of the interior of trailers

AJOT | June 02, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

• ISTOBAL HW’INTRAWASH applies food safe chemicals followed by a high-pressure rinse for deep cleaning with a controlled and professional sanitization in 5 minutes or less. • ISTOBAL’s automated system reduces down-time and improves employee safety in the washing of refrigerated trailers and achieves greater control in the consumption of water and chemical products.

Rise in rail shipments points to beginnings of rebound in Canada

Bloomberg | June 02, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

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Emirates Group Says Job Cuts Needed With Planes Grounded

Bloomberg | May 31, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

Emirates Group said it will be forced to cut jobs as the operator of the world’s largest long-haul carrier seeks to reduce costs after the coronavirus pandemic grounded air travel.

Brazil’s largest rail-based logistics operator set to use mobile satellite connectivity to increase delivery speed

AJOT | May 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

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TRRA completes leadership transition, remains poised to continue key role in movement of freight in the St. Louis region

TRRA is a Class III railroad serving 80 industrial customers in the St. Louis region and providing interchange services to Class I railroads serving the East and West Coasts and the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.

GPA commissions first nine Mason Mega Rail tracks

Intermodal

AJOT | Top Story | May 29, 2020

GPA commissions first nine Mason Mega Rail tracks

Georgia Ports Authority's Mason Mega Rail project, in the works for more than four years and designed to expand service to the Southeast and Midwestern U.S., has passed a major milestone. GPA has put into operation the first nine of 18 new working tracks, with its first two rail-mounted gantry cranes to be commissioned in June.

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Ontruck announces latest service expansion with UK national distribution

AJOT | May 29, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

A new service in full, national distribution, the first of its kind for the UK market, enables shippers to book national full truck loads for long-haul while also providing access to instant real-time quotes and driver availability.