Rail

  • Amazon Prime-branded shipping containers being stacked at the Port of Everett in Washington with Linde equipment.
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    Amazon debuts direct rail service for Los Angeles-to-East Coast shipments

    Standard Ocean Express moves inventory cross-country faster than other options, the company said.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
  • Container freight is being transferred between rail and truck at an intermodal facility where several colored containers can be seen.
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    UP, NS merger: STB denies shippers’ calls for dismissal

    Trade associations representing chemical and fertilizer shippers, among others, say the merger could negatively impact competition.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • Several colorful containers stacked at a terminal located in South Carolina.
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    Courtesy of South Carolina Ports Authority
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    SC Ports, Norfolk Southern’s intermodal service grows Southeast reach

    The daily rail service to Huntsville, Alabama, extends the Port of Charleston’s connectivity to more markets, including Middle Tennessee.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Courtesy of North Carolina Railroad Company
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    North Carolina lumber company invests in on-site rail, part of $40M project

    Great Southern Wood-NC and the North Carolina Railroad Company’s infrastructure investments aim to lower transportation costs.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
  • A rail train passes through a scenic route of dry land.
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    Retrieved from BNSF Railway on August 13, 2026
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    BNSF adds faster intermodal service in the Southwest

    The Phoenix-to-Dallas-Fort Worth route is over three days long and will run six days a week due to increased shipper demand.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Retrieved from Port of Virginia on August 04, 2026
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    Port of Virginia adds CSX rail service to Indianapolis

    Containers can now move by rail directly into the region, rather than routing through Chicago and trucking south, according to a railroad spokesperson.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    Retrieved from Union Pacific on July 23, 2026
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    Canadian National won’t fight UP-NS merger under new deal

    The deal would provide Canadian National with access to shipper sites that would face reduced Class I railroad offerings, pending STB approval.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    Courtesy of BNSF Railway
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    BNSF to build $4B rail facility in California

    The planned 4,500-acre Barstow International Gateway will feature transload warehouses and manage intermodal shipments.

    By • July 10, 2026
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    Retrieved from The Office of Governor Wes Moore on June 24, 2026
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    CSX completes Baltimore tunnel expansion, shipper benefits expected

    The $495 million development of the 1.7-mile Howard Street Tunnel has allowed for full clearance of double-stacked rail services at the Port of Baltimore.

    By • June 25, 2026
  • A U.S. flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on Sept. 26, 2025.
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    Mario Tama via Getty Images
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    DOT to launch supply chain initiative, visibility dashboard

    The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Provided by Canadian Pacific Kansas City

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    International Paper taps CPKC for rail needs at Mississippi facility

    The paper and pulp company's upcoming packaging site will be able to use the railroad's single-line network to strengthen its supply chain.

    By • June 8, 2026
  • A freight train travels through a grassy green landscape on a sunny day.
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    Brandon Bell via Getty Images
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    UP, NS revised merger application moves ahead

    The Surface Transportation Board is now considering the updated materials, and asked both parties to submit supplemental information by July 27.

    By • May 28, 2026
  • A freight train travels through a grassy green landscape on a sunny day.
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    Brandon Bell via Getty Images
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    New rail data requirement a ‘win’ for shippers, expert says

    Class I railroads will soon need to report two additional metrics, which a former BNSF director said could boost service transparency.

    By • May 27, 2026
  • Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern locomotives sit side by side.
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    Courtesy of Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern
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    UP, NS merger: What other railroads are saying

    Competitors such as BNSF, CPKC and CSX say Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's refiled application falls short. Here's why.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Retrieved from CPKC on May 01, 2026
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    CPKC, CSX launch ‘improved’ Southeast Mexico rail route

    The service connecting the Southeast U.S. to Texas and Mexico is touted to be faster and more efficient due to infrastructure upgrades.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    Retrieved from CSX on April 28, 2026
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    CSX sees volume uptick from spike in truck-to-rail conversions

    Rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern also pointed to signs of optimism as shippers look for cheaper trucking alternatives due to higher fuel costs.

    By • May 4, 2026
  • A train with a blue and red logo moves along a train track in front of a blue sky.
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    UP, NS refile merger applications with STB

    The revised submission includes additional data from several Class I railroads that weren’t in the original application filed in December 2025.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Courtesy of Union Pacific 

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    Union Pacific settles dispute with rail supplier, reaches 7-year agreement

    Rocky Mountain Steel plans to operate a new, long-rail mill in Pueblo, Colorado, this year as part of a $1 billion investment in domestic steel production.

    By Nathan Owens • April 28, 2026
  • A Norfolk Southern train in Ohio passing through a neighborhood.
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    Norfolk Southern focuses on freight growth in latest partnership

    Jaguar Transport Holdings will assume local switching operations for the rail giant at a Georgia facility that supports shippers reliant on truck-to-rail services.

    By • April 13, 2026
  • An intermodal terminal in Chicago.
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    Trucking capacity crunch draws shippers to intermodal

    Shippers are taking advantage of current market conditions before intermodal pricing catches up to over-the-road rates, per Uber Freight.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    Courtesy of Norfolk Southern

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    Norfolk Southern says higher fuel costs could spur intermodal volumes

    CEO Mark George said rising gas prices tied to the Iran war may lead to greater coal demand, which could boost the rail carrier's utility business.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Courtesy of Norfolk Southern

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    Norfolk Southern, CMA CGM partner on intermodal service

    The Midwest-to-West Coast offering aims to better convert long-haul highway freight to rail, a spokesperson for the railroad told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
  • A Union Pacific train travels across a bridge in Riverside, Texas.
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    "Union-Pacific Train on Railroad Bridge over Trinity River, Riverside, Texas 1209081627" by Patrick Feller is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Deep Dive

    How a combined UP-NS railroad would alter market dynamics

    The potential tie-up would create another level of industry giant, raising concerns about rate increases and regional competitive balance.

    By Bill Stephens • Feb. 11, 2026
  • A person stands next to a machine in a warehouse surrounded by boxes.
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    Mario Tama via Getty Images
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    Deep Dive

    Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

    Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
  • Dozens of multi-colored containers are stacked on a blue cargo ship docked at a port under cranes. The cargo ship is between two other vessels.
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    Permission granted by Port of Los Angeles
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    Deep Dive

    5 logistics trends to watch in 2026

    Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.

    By , • Jan. 29, 2026