Some highlights from yesterday’s monthly report from the American Association of Railroads (AAR):
Intermodal: U.S. railroads originated 996,022 intermodal containers and trailers in June 2012, up 5.2% (49,168 units) over June 2011 and an average of 249,006 units per week. That’s the highest average for any June in history and the third highest average for any month in history (behind August 2006 and October 2006, see top chart above).
In the second quarter of 2012, intermodal … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards