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06
Mar
Shippers, truckers hit chassis roadblock in Memphis
A coalition including shippers attempting to solve chassis problems in Memphis, Tennessee, has encountered an obstacle in its effort to launch an interoperable grey pool.
Two chassis providers — TRAC Intermodal and DirectChassis Link, Inc. (DCLI) — killed a proposed solution agreed upon by an association of ocean carriers and coalition of beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), truckers, and Class I railroads. TRAC and DCLI contend the interoperable pool isn’t the answer, at least not right now. Flexi-Van Leasing supported the initiative. (more…)
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28
Feb
Ag shippers seek funding action for stressed out transportation system
At seemingly every turn in the supply chain, agribusiness shippers say they are feeling the hurt caused by rail and truck equipment shortages, burdensome ocean carrier fees, and overall freight congestion that they claim a strong federal freight funding package will help alleviate. (more…)
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15
Feb
IANA Elects 2019 Board of Directors and Officers
On January 1, 2019, the Intermodal Association of North America installed its 2019 Board of Directors and Officers, including two new members. Kevin Lhotak was elected Chairman of the Board.
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15
Feb
IMC Help ‘Move the Needle’ on Piece of Supply Chain
It takes time to reinvent the wheels that move boxloads of imported goods that stock the shelves of retailers like Walmart and Target. If it weren’t for wheeled intermodal chassis, those shipping containers couldn’t move from rail yards to distribution centers, which makes them (more…)
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15
Feb
2019 Journal of Commerce Executive Commentary
IMC Chairman, Mark H. George was featured in the 2019 Journal of Commerce Executive Commentary, Taking the Helm. (more…)
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06
Sep
America’s Central Port continues developing infrastructure
By ALAN J. ORTBALS America’s Central Port expanded its tenant base last year with the addition of DNJ Intermodal Services, a trucking logistics company with locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Minneapolis plus two in Wisconsin. The company is […]
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06
Sep
IMC Companies Awarded “Best In Benefits” In The Mid-South
Memphis-based IMC Companies received the Best in Benefits Award at a recent Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance event. The award recognizes employers who offer the best benefit plans relative to their peers. Using medical plan designs, premiums and contributions from employers […]
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