Tagged: Transportation

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Ports Seek Infrastructure Funding

In written and oral testimony before a hearing of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said that “nowhere in the country are there such stark examples…

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Intermodal Network Drives U.S. Economy

America’s 21st-century economy rides on the back of a 21st-century intermodal network. Years in the making, this interconnected network of trucks, trains and cargo ships has turned competitors into collaborative partners, and benefited American consumers…

FedEx Globe

Global Slowdown Pinching FedEx

FedEx Corp. tumbled in April as a new cut to its earnings outlook stoked Wall Street concerns over the courier’s ability to navigate a global slowdown and cash in on surging e-commerce. Overseas demand is…

Old Dominion FreightLine Truck on snowy road by mountain

Old Dominion Saw Record Earnings in 2018

Old Dominion Freight Lines’ gross revenues in 2018 grew 20.4 percent over 2017, generating record earnings per share for the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier. “Pricing discipline and a consistent philosophy with respect to yield allowed us…

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Trucks Winning Back Freight From Rail

Last year rail intermodel took away loads from over-the-road trucking, but now the pendulum is swinging back the other direction. Diesel prices are dropping, which makes dry van transportation more attractive and reduces the cost…

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Shippers Must Understand Hazmat Rules

When shipping hazardous materials (hazmat) of any type, company representatives must have a strong understanding of the products they are attempting to ship and the federal requirements that govern the domestic and international transportation of…

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