Container volume at the port’s terminals ticked slightly upward in January, posting a year-over-year gain of 0.4%, the Virginia Port Authority announced Feb. 16.
February 18, 2016Business
April Truckload Shipments Rise
Truckload carriers’ freight volumes accelerated in April, rising 4.6% compared with last year, and recorded a sequential improvement of 3.7%, which was a two-year high, American Trucking Associations reported.
June 9, 2014Business
Most Carriers Predict Volume, Rate Increases in 2014, TCP Says
Most trucking companies are expecting that their volumes will increase and they will be able to raise their rates in 2014, Transport Capital Partners said.
December 16, 2013Business
Few Signs of Peak Season Are Emerging, Officials Say
Freight volumes have remained steady into early September, but are showing little sign of an emerging peak shipping season because of economic weakness and changing strategies by carriers and shippers, according to industry officials.
September 9, 2013Business
Survey Says Haulers Optimistic About Volume, Rate Increases
Carriers are increasingly optimistic that 2012 will bring both higher volume and rates, a new survey by Transport Capital Partners found.
December 19, 2011Business
Freight Volumes Rising For Railroads, Truckers
Freight volumes for railroads and motor carriers rebounded as the first quarter drew to a close, industry trade groups said.
April 12, 2010