DP World says Mexico-US intermodal service will relieve auto capacity crunch Service ships six finished vehicles in each 53-foot container, compared to just four cars per 40-foot container. May 20, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Service ships six finished vehicles in each 53-foot container, compared to just four cars per 40-foot container.Read More
Consumer spending drives 8.8% rise in intermodal volumes for Q1 Shoppers drive demand for goods as international container imports expand. May 14, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Shoppers drive demand for goods as international container imports expand.Read More
CMA CGM says joint venture with GTS will decarbonize European transport Maritime logistics provider teams with Italian intermodal transportation company. April 1, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Maritime logistics provider teams with Italian intermodal transportation company.Read More
Transportation industry groups push back on new White House labor standard IANA, ATA support Congressional “resolution of disapproval” of ruling that would classify more independent contractors as full employees March 7, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments IANA, ATA support Congressional “resolution of disapproval” of ruling that would classify more independent contractors as full employeesRead More
RILA LINK 2024 Best supply chain partners look beyond the upfront cost, RILA speakers say Strategic relationships trump short-term transactional measures, according to TJX, BNSF, and J.B. Hunt February 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Strategic relationships trump short-term transactional measures, according to TJX, BNSF, and J.B. HuntRead More
J.B. Hunt buys Walmart’s intermodal container and chassis fleets Deal includes a multi-year intermodal service agreement to haul retailer’s goods February 22, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Deal includes a multi-year intermodal service agreement to haul retailer’s goodsRead More
Intermodal freight groups cheer latest round of federal infrastructure funding CAGTC notes that repairs are needed as U.S. freight activity is forecast to grow by 50% in tonnage between 2020 and 2050 January 25, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments CAGTC notes that repairs are needed as U.S. freight activity is forecast to grow by 50% in tonnage between 2020 and 2050Read More
Intermodal groups applaud White House pick for new Multimodal Freight Office DOT position will coordinate across modal agencies to enhance information sharing, and guide investments in intermodal projects November 29, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments DOT position will coordinate across modal agencies to enhance information sharing, and guide investments in intermodal projectsRead More
J.B. Hunt and BNSF launch premium intermodal service “Quantum” will run a day faster than traditional intermodal service, with 95% on-time delivery, partners say November 7, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments “Quantum” will run a day faster than traditional intermodal service, with 95% on-time delivery, partners sayRead More
Intermodal volumes slowed in third quarter Sector felt impact of slower demand for goods, still high inventories, and a competitive freight environment, IANA says October 30, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Sector felt impact of slower demand for goods, still high inventories, and a competitive freight environment, IANA saysRead More