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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

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CSX Names Oscar Munoz as President

CSX Corp. said its board of directors unanimously elected Oscar Munoz as president, effective immediately, and that he will remain chief operating officer.

February 12, 2015
BusinessLogistics

Intermodal Rail Traffic Dips 3.3% for Week

U.S. rail intermodal traffic declined 3.3% in the week ended Feb. 7 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.

February 11, 2015
BusinessLogistics

XPO Acquires UX Logistics for $59 Million

XPO Logistics announced that聽it has paid $59 million to acquire UX Specialized Logistics, which makes last-mile deliveries for retail chains and online retailers.

February 10, 2015
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California Court Awards $2.2 Million in Ruling for Pacer Cartage Drivers

A California state court has awarded seven drayage drivers for an XPO Logistics subsidiary $2.2 million in an ongoing battle over worker classification, which could intensify with further legal action.

February 9, 2015
BusinessLogistics

Union Pacific Promotes Lance Fritz to CEO

Union Pacific聽announced that聽it has promoted Lance Fritz to CEO from chief operating officer, succeeding John Koraleski, who was named executive chairman.

February 6, 2015
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Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises to Record Level in January

Intermodal rail traffic rose to an average of 251,267 units per week in January, the highest weekly average for the month on record, the Association of American Railroads reported.

February 5, 2015
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Cardinal Logistics Appoints Tom White as Chairman

Cardinal Logistics Management Corp. announced it appointed Tom White as executive chairman.

January 30, 2015
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Weekly Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises, Following First Decline in 11 Months

U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased for the week ended Jan. 24,聽after the first decline in 11 months, the Association of American Railroads reported.

January 28, 2015
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Trailer Orders Jump to Record Level in 2014

New trailer orders jumped in December to the second-highest level on record, rounding out the trailer industry鈥檚 best year聽for order placement, according to ACT Research.

January 28, 2015
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Nev. DOT Hires Consultant for Freight Plan; State Sees Logistics as Economic Development Tool

Nevada鈥檚 Department of Transportation commissioned consulting firm Michael Gallis & Associates to prepare a freight plan that could help the state enlarge and diversify its economy.

January 27, 2015