Rail
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White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization
Federal funds will support the electrification of ports and electric truck charging infrastructure, among other projects.
By Larry Avila • April 24, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, prolonged supply shortages and dangerous geopolitical tensions across global supply chain networks.
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Union Pacific adds route between Chicago and Southern California
The new service is part of the railroad's push to convert freight from trucks to rail, saying it lowers overall costs for shippers.
By Larry Avila • April 12, 2024 -
Savannah port sees intermodal cargo surge in March
Infrastructure and low dwell times contributed to nearly 436,000 total TEUs handled in March at the Port of Savannah.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 12, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Railroads add capacity to mitigate Port of Baltimore disruptions
Norfolk Southern and CSX launched services to keep freight from the East Coast port moving.
By Larry Avila • April 5, 2024 -
Federal regulators mandate two-person crews for Class I railroads
Rail industry executives and labor unions have clashed on the issue for the past two years.
By Larry Avila • April 2, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption
CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.
By Larry Avila • March 27, 2024 -
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Intermodal visibility on rail: How it works and KPIs
Container visibility on rail is crucial to plan pickup times and avoid fees. Here are key events to watch.
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Railroads add Florida Express route to lure textile shippers
Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway hope an express connection with Central America will take off amid a rise in nearshoring.
By Larry Avila • March 15, 2024 -
Walmart sells intermodal assets to JB Hunt
One expert told Trucking Dive the retailer likely assessed it was better off eliminating its private intermodal fleet after reviewing operating costs.
By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024 -
Norfolk Southern saw FedEx Ground volume jump in peak season
The railroad met with the delivery provider last year and made strategic adjustments to strengthen service, an executive said.
By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2024 -
CPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal services agreement
The deal is among several partnerships between segment players to capitalize on growing cross-border shipping traffic.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Railroads target safety, service improvements to lure shippers in 2024
Boosting network efficiency is a key step in convincing shippers to shift their freight to intermodal, rail executives said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes dip 4% in December YoY
While YoY volumes are down, containers moved inland by rail are back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a release from the port.
By Alejandra Salgado • Jan. 31, 2024 -
From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks
Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024 -
8 logistics trends to watch in 2024
Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.
By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Salgado , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 30% YoY in December
The strong end to the year comes as the port is “laying the tracks” to prepare for increased rail demand from shippers.
By Alejandra Salgado • Jan. 25, 2024 -
In Panama Canal droughts, CPKC sees intermodal opportunity
As extreme conditions limit shipments through the waterway, the Panama Canal Railway is a viable alternative to keep containers moving, CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Shippers consider alternatives after rail border closures
Bridge closures at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, are leading to longer wait times. Brokers shared some of their tips for mitigating disruption.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Rail border crossings reopen at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection had shut down the vital trade gateways in the wake of surging immigration activity.
By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 22, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.
By Max Garland , Alejandra Salgado , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023 -
CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms
The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Intermodal shippers to get another US-Mexico option in January
J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2023