New rail facility at New York-New Jersey port seeks to reduce truck traffic

Currently, 85% of containers leave the port by truck, and each container leaving the port via rail represents 1.5 truck trips.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2019

Intermodal rail growth drives warehouse construction near hubs

As intermodal rail volumes grow, inland hubs are gaining significance in the supply chain, and developers are responding.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 8, 2019

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Union Pacific brings PSR vet out of retirement to lead transition

Jim Vena worked at Canadian National when Hunter Harrison was president, a strong signal the railroad is dedicated to reaping the benefits of PSR in full.

By Edwin Lopez , Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 8, 2019

3 forces that will move freight markets in 2019 … and 1 that won't

New regulations, operating models and economic changes will lead to shifting trends this year in trucking, ocean shipping and rail.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 7, 2019

STB takes aim at railroads for charging late fees

The fees in question are meant to help avoid the nightmare scenario of the CSX transition to PSR, which was plagued by last-minute service changes, lost cars and delayed deliveries.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 3, 2019

Cost-savings in Texas may explain weak November for rail

The carload decline that might otherwise suggest a market correction may actually be the result of dynamics in one commodity group: crushed sand, stone and gravel.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2018

Hyperloop cargo train pilot set for Hamburg port

While passenger applications are popular, hyperloop companies' investments in cargo operations seek to improve logistics and reduce the strain on infrastructure. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 8, 2018

Innovator of the Year: Uptake

The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

CSX is not ruling out a merger

It takes two to tango, CEO Jim Foote said. But with both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern implementing precision scheduled railroading, mergers appear a viable tool to acquire the talent needed for success.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2018

From ports to roads: How supply chains can prepare for climate change — now

A White House report says climate change will wreak havoc on infrastructure, presenting further volatility to supply chains.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 29, 2018

Soybean export declines yield slower rail volumes

October marked the slowest month of growth for carload volumes as shifting market conditions for frac sand market and grains led to a just 1% year-over-year gain.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 19, 2018

In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports

Unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement — and the solutions often start at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018

An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion

In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Fixing Chicago's freight rail congestion

Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

J.B. Hunt, BNSF stuck in revenue dispute

A longstanding freight marriage is in couples counseling over their increasingly crucial intermodal revenue split.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 8, 2018

Union Pacific expects $500M in productivity from new model

The figure was explained in the company's third-quarter earnings call, alongside a detailed list of planned changes to come with its transition to precision scheduled railroading. 

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 28, 2018

Kansas City Southern may follow Union Pacific's lead on precision scheduled railroading

The main railroad between the U.S. and Mexico has been suffering from congestion problems, but a shift by its interchange partner may highlight opportunities for service improvement.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 26, 2018

Union Pacific will cut 500 jobs as part of railroading shift

The layoffs are part of a plan to reduce the railroad's administrative support structure 30% by 2020 as it shifts to precision scheduled railroading.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 24, 2018

TMS startup launches free digital freight booking platform

Haven is opening up a tool already available to its customers to help shippers cut down on shipment management time and streamline communications with artificial intelligence. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 24, 2018

Tariffs prompt some pull-forward of shipments on Canadian Pacific

The overall effect of tariffs on rail volumes is marginal with growth attributed to robust demand.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 23, 2018

Rail breaks intermodal transport record — again

Rail traffic shows no signs the economy is slowing down, according to analysis from the Association of American Railroads.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 22, 2018

CSX is 'holding back' on intermodal shifts during peak season

In an earnings call, CEO Jim Foote said "dramatic changes" would wait until next year as the railroad continues to reimagine its service proposition.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2018

Why don't railroads give better customer service?

Tired of days-long delivery windows and lacking communication, shippers at a conference said they are ready for major changes if it means better service.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 16, 2018

Local laws may squeeze the brakes on accelerating intermodal freight

Railroads are working with state governments to ensure infrastructure investments support increased rail traffic. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2018