Intermodal freight transport
The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject ... cost versus over the road trucking is the key benefit for intracontinental use. Contents ... equipment 4 Intermodal Vehicles 4.1 Rail Transport 4.2 Container ships 4.3 Trucking 4.4 Barges [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 16:39:30
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Upside of $130 Oil: Railroads Surge
High oil prices continue to batter stocks, especially in the airline and automotive industries. But someone has to be winning besides ExxonMobil ( ... are now willing to sacrifice the speed and flexibility that shipping by truck alone allows. Union ... XOM), right? Yes: railroads. Intermodal freight transportation (with a heavy reliance on rail [more...]
Date: 2008-05-27 17:25:06
Located in Greensboro NC
Nationwide transportation services, truckload, LTL, flatbed, dry van, refeer, intermodal ... and entertainment trucking service provider. Transports difficult loads and over sized freight using [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 20:25:13
If its good fit there
www. axonsoftware. comPaid Axon Trucking Software With Dispatch Full featured trucking company management software from Axon includes dispatch, AR, ... Transportation Software LoadTech System for carriers, 3PL brokers, LTL, TL, Intermodal, more www ... maintenance, load building, load consolidation, freight rating, logistics, and third party logistics. [more...]
Date: 2008-07-06 20:02:53
Freight Volumes Down, Space Tight
It’s an uncertain time in the freight market. Ocean imports are down, exports are up, ... utilization (and hence trucking rates) up. As transport costs have risen, global companies have begun ... domestic trucking is down in overall volume but up in intermodal as companies seek the economies [more...]
Date: 2008-07-11 12:15:42
Supervisor Explains His 'No' Vote on Transit Sales Tax
County Supervisor Michael Antonovich responded early this evening to Mayor Villaraigosa's letter from yesterday that urged a reverse vote to put a ... distribution of funds, citing north county areas like the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys (which ... turn arrows, inland intermodal freight transfer facilities, and regionalization of air traffic [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 18:24:31
SENATOR BIDEN'S ACELA. Infinite Regress reacts favorably to a frequent train rider on the Democratic ticket. Illinois Review (via Reverse Spin) is less impressed. Indeed, had it not been for my shortsightedness in getting a regular ticket, Senator Biden would have traveled in what was essentially a private rail car [more...]
Date: 2008-08-26 05:03:23
If You Don't Pay for Transportation You Don't Get Any
I have drawn extensively from a column by veteran journalist Don Phillips in the August 2008 issue of Trains Magazine ... transportation. Freight transportation is not elastic. Commerce has to move. It has no economically viable ... the administration refuses to raise taxes, and has driven the country deeper into debt. Transportation [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 09:00:00
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drivers deliver grocery orders to our online customers in local communities. We have over locations, covering states ... FREIGHT, OUR INTERMODAL DIVISION OFFERS DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH COMPANY DRIVERS ... Summary INTERMODAL GREAT POSITION TOLEDO OH MILES UNLIMITED Delivery Driver Stamford, CT Boston Market [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 23:48:16
Dividend Stock Analysis: Canadian National Railway Company (TSE: CNR)
After Stockaholic's analysis and talk about Bombardier being a good pick, I figured I'd follow up by analyzing a couple of Railway stocks ... and related transportation business. CN’s network of approximately 20,400 route miles of track spans ... Agreement (NAFTA) nations. CN’s freight revenues are derived from the movement of a portfolio of goods [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 00:42:32
US DOT Proposes Overhaul of Federal Approach to Transportation
US Transportation Secretary Mary Peters unveiled a plan to “refocus, reform and renew” the national approach to highway and transit systems in America. The new plan outlines increased federal attention on maintaining and improving the Interstate highway system, rather than applying funds for programs clearly not federal priority areas [more...]
Date: 2008-07-29 17:01:55
The waters reach reality
“This initiative does more than simply add new lines to a map ... to create “marine highways” for U.S. freight is going to become reality sooner rather than later ... in locating shippers willing to move goods by water. “These highways have no stoplights, traffic or potholes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 04:12:05
Really? Who'da Guessed.
Bring business to Southwest Virginia and ... business comes to Southwest Virginia: Intermodal facility may foster new development By Jeff Sturgeon, Roanoke Times The placement of an intermodal hub in Elliston has big potential to improve ... . It will be at least 2010 before the new facilities for shifting freight containers between trucks and trains [more...]
Date: 2008-08-20 09:15:00
TRUCKING INDUSTRY NEWS * USA
* PROGNOSIS - Ahead of the Bell: Analyst cuts trucking estimates New York,NY,USA -Associated Press/Forbes -14 Oct 2008: ... L. Gallagher -14 Oct 2008: -- J. B. Hunt Transport Services earned record net income in the third quarter ... system on all 3500 of its trucks... The nation's largest refrigerated trucking company will deploy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 09:15:35
Deal delights and dull fights!
Danger and delight grow on one stalk. This holds true for stocks also. It's been a week of mega deals. Infosys announced an all-cash deal for UK's Axon Group. Incidentally, ONGC Videsh made a formal bid for another British firm, Imperial Energy. Though there is a possibility that both these deals could face counter bids, [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 22:20:08
NGVC joins Energy Policy fight
Transportation, flatbed carrier out of Clayton, AL, said it will take charges totaling approximately 725,000, which works out to 445, ... Alternate fuel provider changes hands Sean Kilcarr, senior editor Patriot Transportation Holding ... subsidiary Frozen Food Express Industries FFE, refrigerated [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 20:23:32
TRUCKING INDUSTRY NEWS * USA
* UPS to Buy New Hydraulic Hybrid Trucks Atlanta,GA,USA -Transport Topics -27 Oct 2008: -- UPS Inc ... company whose subsidiaries provide heavy- and medium- duty truck transportation services, announced today ... rose 20.9% to $212.5 million, the truckload carrier said in a statement... Freight revenue, which [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 08:59:48
Therapy in Visiting Tulum, Mexico
Therapy in Visiting Tulum, Mexico I had never originally been to Mexico, having traveled throughout Central America, to Belize and Nicaragua and Guatemala and Panama. But the recent hype of a small, luscious beach called Tulum peaked my interest when, paging through the most recent issue of Conde Nast, I came across a small write-up, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 04:52:13
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics ... , freight handling, specialized equipment and network design. JBHT operates in four business segments ... of full-load freight, which it directly transports in multi-modal arrangements utilizing Company-owned [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 13:07:02
Long Island on the Issues: Assm. Michelle Schimel vs. Matthew Mitchell (Assembly District 16)
Some of the most contentious transportation discussions in the region are taking place on Long Island ... are some of the highlights: Matthew Mitchell Mr. Mitchell offered few specific statements on transportation policy, but said he is “always open to learn about initiatives to improve transportation flow in New York [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 16:31:25
Alameda Corridor Milestone
The Alameda Corridor -- the super rail line system designed to move cargo from the ports inland and reduce truck traffic on local freeways-- ... , the six-year-old Alameda Corridor marked a six-digit milestone. The Los Angeles-area intermodal corridor logged the 100,000th train to use the high-speed freight-rail expressway since it opened in April [more...]
Date: 2008-04-25 08:38:07
ConnDOT, NYSDOT Commissioners Tout Transit-Oriented Development at Mayors’ Institute
two deadliest roads for pedestrians in the tri-state area, a group of transportation, smart growth, and civic organizations came to NYSDOT’s Long Island regional office (Region 10) to call for drastic changes in the way the office designs roads and works with communities. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 20:27:48
Metro and DDOT to Host Public Meetings on Neighborhood Circulation Study : Residents Encouraged to Participate in Effort to Improve Transit Connecti
From email (my response at the end): The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) are asking residents to help enhance bus service in their neighborhoods. WMATA and DDOT are conducting a comprehensive Neighborhood Circulation Study to ensure all District neighborhoods have the [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 02:06:01
They also work with refrigerated
Specializing in refrigerated transport and also hauls substantial quantity of dry freight. Additionally they serve shippers and brokers who wish to locate equipment to handle their loads ... . americasloadsonline. com Amhof Trucking Equipment includes dry vans, heated dry vans, refrigerated units, flatbeds [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 14:09:37
TRUCKING INDUSTRY NEWS * USA
* Leading Economic Indicators Improve in September New York,NY,USA -Transport Topics -20 Oct 2008: ... is closely watched by trucking companies because it forecasts business activity for the next three ... Freight, for 2009... The company also set an average increase of 5.9% for UPS Ground packages [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 13:44:10
Lynden Transport First Alaska-Based Trucking Company to Join EPA's SmartWay Environmental Partnership
Company rated 'exceptional' in fuel efficiency and environmental performance ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept ... to voluntarily improve fuel efficiency and reduce air pollution from freight transport. Partners ... capabilities include: truckload and less-than-truckload transportation, scheduled and charter barges, rail [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 13:34:57
TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC* Worldwide
Briefing Weekly News from Freight Forwarding * TDG and ABX Logistics acquisitions finalised Yesterday (October 1) ... Here * Geodis Wilson signs contract with RS Components in the UK Freight forwarder Geodis Wilson has secured a contract to manage certain air and sea freight routes for RS Components from its site [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 14:34:36
Take Tour Save This
www. averittexpress. com www. coastalcarriers. com Compass Consolidators Specialist in domestic trailerload, boxcar and stack train services. Van, flatbed and refrigerated trucking. One call for all shipments to and from Canada. www. roadtex. com LTL Shipping Simple Freight Shipping. www. bendertransportation. com Bestway Transport, Inc [more...]
Date: 2008-10-25 22:19:24
Intermodal by sea?
“Coastal shipping could complement – not compete with – trucking and rail. This is especially critical given current pressures on the trucking industry, such as rising fuel ... like the intermodal partnerships that exist between the trucking and railroad industry, this one would benefit [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 06:47:32
Intermodal by sea?
“Coastal shipping could complement – not compete with – trucking and rail. This is especially critical given current pressures on the trucking industry, such as rising fuel ... like the intermodal partnerships that exist between the trucking and railroad industry, this one would benefit [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 17:49:18
Rail Meeting
This afternoon I went to a panel discussion in Palm Desert on the subject of regular rail service between the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles. It was organized (or moderated) by RailPAC, the Rail Passenger Association of California & Nevada. There were three people on the panel [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 03:21:04
Free Posting And Searches
schneider. comlogistics Freight Broker Software How to select the freight broker software that is right for you. Freight Brokers Our Specialty! www. cash4truckers. com Florida Freight Company Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Drayage Trucking ... brokers, LTL, TL, Intermodal, more www. xpresstech. com Freight Loads Find & Bid On Of Shipments [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 04:14:42
Final Rule on Advanced Train Braking Technology
The United States Department of Transportation has released a final ruling with regard to Advanced Train Braking Technology, ... Rail freight transportation company’s Norfolk Southern Railway and BNSF Railway already operate several ... : U.S. Department of Transportation Technorati Tags: Rail Freight,Rail Cargo,U.S. Department [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 16:50:23
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings
Stock-Net presents custom stock ratings, powered by Caprock Analytics ... , Canada and Mexico. Through its subsidiaries, the Company offers transportation of full-load freight ... and Company drivers, independent contractors, or third parties. JBHT also provides customized freight [more...]
Date: 2008-08-08 17:04:02
Another faulty toll-hike plan
The N.J. Turnpike Authority has gone back to the drawing board again and has come back with yet another plan to raise toll revenue to pay for infrastructure improvements.The plan, outlined in a letter from Transportation Commissioner Kris Kolluri to Gov [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 18:30:00
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 18:07:01
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 18:06:59
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 13:07:00
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 18:07:01
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-10-25 18:07:01
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 13:07:01
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 18:07:00
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 19:06:59
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 14:07:00
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings for Selected Stocks
Caprock Analytics highlights selected stocks from the over 4,000 stocks tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. These stock selections include a recent Caprock Analytics Strength metric and a brief description of the company. Note that stocks with negative strength ratings indicate a degree of weakness that has been detected [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 19:07:02
Long Island on the Issues: Assm. Fred Thiele vs. William Pitcher (Assembly District 2)
Some of the most contentious transportation discussions in the region are taking place on Long Island ... but overviews of where the candidates stand on some of the key transportation issues facing Long Island ... on particular transportation issues. Here are some of the highlights: Overall, Mr. Pitcher believes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 20:31:26
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS * WORLDWIDE
Brief & Weekly News from Freight Forwarding * USA - Extra integration expense in China dents Menlo income figure Con-way Inc’s Q3 2008 results ... News Here * UK - Tradeteam secures £140m Coors UK distribution deal DHL company Tradeteam, which [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 17:37:59
Features network of terminals in states for LTL
Based in Green Bay, WI. www. schneider. comSite info for schneider. comSaia Motor Freight Line, Inc ... for odfl. comAmerican Freight CompaniesFreight services with major trucking companies and freight ... . Freight rates offered by more than ltl truck companies, full and partial truckload. Headquartered in Ann [more...]
Date: 2008-10-05 04:42:09
Fastfrate Names Peter Marshall President and CEO
Consolidated Fastfrate Inc., a leading provider of transportation and logistic services in Canada, ... Fastfrate is one of the largest privately owned providers of transportation and logistic services in Canada, employing more than 2,000 people and transporting more than 2 billion pounds of freight [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 14:29:28
Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings
Stock-Net presents custom stock ratings, powered by Caprock Analytics ... Rating: 46.379402 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is an owner and operator of short line and regional freight ... in Bolivia. In addition, the Company provides freight car switching and rail-related services [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 12:04:01
