BNSF Chicago Resumes Normal Operations
Truck turn times have returned to normal in BNSF Railway’s Lot 16 outside of Chicago following the railroad’s transferring control of the lot in November to a private company with several locations in the market. “BNSF is pleased that customers and drivers are having a better experience. We have enjoyed our longstanding, collaborative relationship with […]
Intermodal Industry Adopts Tracking Tech
“Intermodal industry adoption of tracking technology has come a long way in the last five years,” Joel Tracy, chief information officer with Memphis-based trucking firm IMC Companies told Intermodal Insights. “With loT, the amount of data being generated at ports, terminals, and now via in-cab technology [such as electronic logging devices and smartphones}, along with […]
FMC to Gauge Detention/Demurrage Fees
The top United States maritime regulatory agency on Friday unanimously approved interpretive rulemaking recommendations aimed at helping it gauge whether levied demurrage and detention fees truly incentivize the retrieval of cargo and return of containers. The Federal Maritime Commission agreed to
Will Connell Discusses Industry with the JOC
Gulf Intermodal President, Will Connell, recently interviewed with Alessandra Barrett, Editor of the Journal of Commerce, during the 2019 Gulf Shipping Conference in Houston, Texas. Will discussed industry topics such as chassis availability. the resin boom, and the driver shortage. “At IMC Companies and Gulf Intermodal, we’ve increased our (driver) compensation in the last couple […]
DNJ Opens New Location in Bensenville
Chicago, IL: DNJ Intermodal Services (DNJ), a member of the IMC Companies family of brands, opened a new location in Bensenville, IL near the west side of O’Hare International Airport. DNJ will operate a neutral chassis pool that will help the trucking community expedite freight to and from the Bensenville rail ramp. This location will […]
IMC Companies Expands into Warehousing
Effective June 1, 2015, IMC Companies opened a warehouse facility in excess of 110,000 square feet in La Porte, TX through its Gulf Intermodal Services (GIS) brand which has locations in Houston, Laredo, Mobile, New Orleans, Gulfport, and San Antonio. The warehouse is only minutes from Barbours City and Bay Port terminals. This facility is […]
AIS Honored in Roaring Twenties Awards
Atlantic Intermodal Services was chosen as one of the top twenty best preforming companies by South Carolina Business News. The company was chosen as a winner based on growth and revenue between 2012 and 2013. To read more, visit The Charleston Regional Business Journal.
West Coast Port Congestion Ripples to Memphis
Equipment shortages, drawn-out labor negotiations and rail delays are backing up shipments at Los Angeles ports where as much as 20 percent of the country’s imports arrive. The delays threaten retailers’ profits during a season that generates about a fifth of annual sales. Plus, there looks to be fewer items for Santa to spread under […]