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

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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

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

CSX cuts more intermodal pairs as it restructures network

The railroad is cutting nearly 300 intermodal service pairs in January as part of a multiyear effort to streamline its train routes, reduce congestion and improve its operating ratio.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 10, 2018

Moody's: Precision scheduled railroading could improve service

As of this week, most Class I railroads are operating under Harrison's railroading model. But is that a good thing?

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2018