Rail sets sights on trucking volumes for growth

Executives at the Association for American Railroads said intermodal shipments are rail's largest commodities, and that growth can't happen without the trucking industry.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2019

Dip in rail volume offers reality check for industry

With trucking capacity showing some signs of recovering and continued machinations around trade in Washington, explosive intermodal growth is looking slightly less certain today.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 4, 2019

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

3 ways to lay the track for real-time data in rail

Sensors and blockchain can put the rail shippers on the path to real-time visibility, but only if they're willing to compromise on legacy systems.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 29, 2019

Union Pacific's customer conversations 'haven't been easy' amid PSR transition

CEO Lance Fritz said he's focused on efficiencies and improvement, as the railroad gradually implements precision scheduled railroading in three phases. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 28, 2019

Canadian railroads to be investigated for freight discrimination

Canadian National and Canadian Pacific have pledged to fully comply with the investigation and the stakes are high — especially if the result could trigger more regulation.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2019

CSX exec issues apology to shippers for 'collateral damage' of PSR transition

Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mark Wallace said the railroad is renewing its focus on customer service and aiming to be an integral part of the entire supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 18, 2019

CSX 'hopes' no more lanes will be cut soon

Railroad executives said they're focused on "delivering superior service" and converting more shippers from truck to rail. 

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 17, 2019

BNSF chair: Railroading is in a sweet spot ... Don't screw it up

Matthew Rose painted a sunny picture of the industry he's leaving but offered warnings for those attempting to build on current good times. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 17, 2019

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

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