Roadrunner, hit by GM strike and malware attack, sells intermodal business for $51M

Roadrunner Intermodal Services uses a network of 23 terminals across the country to move freight between ports, rail ramps and shipping docks. 

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 6, 2019

Canadian National returns to PSR basics ahead of 'challenging economic environment'

The railroad reported flat volume in the third quarter and expects overall North American rail volume to undeperform due to cautious corporate investment and trade uncertainty. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 24, 2019

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Norfolk Southern struggles to prove PSR progress amid low volumes

"The volume picture has changed rather dramatically since we issued the three-year plan in February," said CEO Jim Squires.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 24, 2019

Kansas City Southern bucks downward volume trend with cross-border freight boost

Cross-border freight volume grew 12% year-over-year in the third quarter, but the railroad still expects overall volume to end the year flat or slightly down.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 21, 2019

Union Pacific struggles to boost intermodal despite PSR progress

Service has improved, said Jim Vena, the railroad's COO and PSR czar, but it will take time for customers to realize it. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 17, 2019

CSX breaks records for operating ratio, trip compliance

The Class I railroad is sharing real-time trip compliance data with shippers as part of a continued effort to boost customer service. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 17, 2019

BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific face lawsuits from dozens of shippers. Here's why.

After shippers' attempt to form a class were denied many of them filed their own suits, resulting in a flurry of legal action hitting carriers last week.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 8, 2019

In logistics, all roads lead to Memphis

The FedEx hub provides access to the four Rs: runway, rail, road and river.

By Barry Hochfelder • Sept. 25, 2019

US rail traffic down for 7th straight month in August

Railroads have taken a hit amid trade uncertainty and a decline in agricultural exports to China. 

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 20, 2019

EEOC: Union Pacific ignored doctor's opinion of worker recovered from tumor

Employers violate the ADA if they claim an employee with medical restrictions poses a safety risk but cannot show a "direct threat," EEOC has said. 

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 13, 2019

Union Pacific suspends new shipper fees indefinitely

Such charges are a point of friction between railroads and shippers, especially since demurrage and accessorial fees have become more common in the age of precision-scheduled railroading (PSR), according to shippers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 6, 2019

How will dwindling coal freight affect rail shippers?

The demand for coal from utilities is expected to drop by 50% by 2030, which would lead to a $5 billion revenue loss for railroads, according to Moody's. 

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 5, 2019

CN, CSX to team up on intermodal service

The service, which begins in October, will connect Montreal and southern Ontario to northeastern U.S. ports, aiming to take freight off the highways and onto the rails. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 12, 2019

Why BNSF is bucking the PSR trend and adding logistics centers

As other Class I railroads shed lines and close yards, BNSF is adding logistics centers to serve customers, with the most recent addition outside of Denver.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2019

Rail service is at an all-time low, shippers tell House committee

The testimony supported the view that under the priorities inherent in precision-scheduled railroading, railroads are more focused on investors and regulators than customers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 26, 2019

Norfolk Southern expects 2019 intermodal volume to exceed 2018

Executives took a more optimistic view than other Class I railroads and downplayed tempered forecasts for rail growth. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 25, 2019

How to conduct a freight sustainability analysis

Taking a step-by-step approach to finding the biggest sources of emissions in freight transportation can benefit the business and the bottom line.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 23, 2019

Kansas City Southern reaps PSR benefits with revenue up despite flat volume

The railroad's second-quarter results offer further proof that precision-scheduled railroading principles are, so far, protecting profits from slowing volume. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2019

Union Pacific expects a normal peak season despite slow first half

UP's revenue decline was in line with CSX's reporting earlier this week. Analysts are still attempting to sniff out the source of "softness" in rail demand.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 19, 2019

CSX lowers revenue projections due to 'puzzling' economy

The railroad originally projected revenue to be up 1-2% for the year but has now adjusted those predictions, expecting revenues to be down 1-2%.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 17, 2019

Barry moves north as freight services resume

As the Gulf Coast moves into damage assessment mode and freight movement resumes, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters the storm "could have played out very differently."

By Emma Cosgrove • July 15, 2019

UP intermodal customers subject to new fees for no-shows

The new fees demonstrate the trade-off for shippers that comes with more exact and efficient rail service — trucks need to show up when they say they will.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 10, 2019

With rail volumes as a guide, economic outlook sours

Railroad volumes have been shakier in 2019 than 2018 after a tumultuous winter plagued by flooding in the Midwest and trade uncertainty as tariff threats come and go.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 8, 2019

DOT marks $600M in grants for port, rail infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a slate of grants for coastal ports and state railroads this week, aimed at improving infrastructure, safety, technology and efficiency.

By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019

CN acquires intermodal division of Alberta-based trucking firm

The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 14, 2019