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NAFTA import trade by weight increased almost 4% in February [09/May/2013]
The value of goods imported by the US from its NAFTA partners, Canada and Mexico, declined almost 3.0% compared to the same period in 2012. However, there was more trade imported by weight moving across borders in February 2013 compared to February 2012. Read Full Article...
US manufacturing continues to slip [02/May/2013]
April manufacturing activity appears to be slowing up as the Institute of Supply Management reported a decline in US activity. Read Full Article...
Despite declines in coal and agriculture, US class I railroads report positive revenue growth [25/Apr/2013]
First quarter earnings for US Class I railroads ended on a positive note as CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific all reported gains in revenue. Read Full Article...
LSPs look for opportunities in the US oil industry [17/Jan/2013]
As the rise in US oil production continues, demand for transportation and logistics services to support this industry is also on the increase. This has resulted in acquisitions as providers look to further expand their transportation and logistics service offerings for the oil industry. Read Full Article...
Emerging markets slowdown fails to dim enthusiasm [15/Jan/2013]
According to the 2013 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, compiled by Transport Intelligence, Industry professionals are now more bullish on the prospects of the developing world in the absence of a broader global upturn. Read Full Article...
US rail intermodal comes close to breaking a record [10/Jan/2013]
Despite US rail carloads declining 3.1% in 2012, intermodal usage continued to increase. For 2012, rail intermodal increased 3.2% helped by increasing automobile manufacturing. This was just 0.1% off of the 2006 record. Read Full Article...
Despite a gloomy 2012, logistics and transportation providers found opportunities in North America [10/Jan/2013]
Despite some bumps throughout the year, North America remained a bright spot in an otherwise dismal global economy. Growth prompted mergers and acquisitions and new service offerings throughout the region by logistics and transportation providers. Read Full Article...
Automotive logistics 'transformed by emerging markets', says new report [09/Jan/2013]
The global automotive logistics sector is undergoing a massive transformation. Just a few years ago, it could easily be viewed as a mature industry with modest growth prospects. However, according to Ti’s new report Global Automotive Logistics 2013, that is no longer the case and the market represents a wealth of opportunities for logistics service providers on a global scale. Read Full Article...
Who will fix the road to the White House? [01/Nov/2012]
With the US presidential election looming next week, the two candidates have approached the subject of transportation infrastructure with contrasting mindsets. Read Full Article...
Sandy pummels the US East Coast [31/Oct/2012]
In anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, ports, airports, rail, bridges and subways shut down and some remain closed. Damage estimates are still coming in, but despite these preparations, the storm is expected to be one of the costliest on record. Read Full Article...
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