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Railroads were trying to remake their image. Then a train derailed in Ohio.
Carriers are swept up in another political firestorm with the prospect of more regulatory oversight. What does it mean for the industry’s future?
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 21, 2023 -
Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern
The deal paves the way for the creation of the first single-line railroad linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 15, 2023 -
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APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets
The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 13, 2023 -
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BNSF ups network investments with focus on better service
The railroad will invest nearly $4 billion to maintain infrastructure and advance plans to boost intermodal segments.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 24, 2023 -
JB Hunt forecasts intermodal rebound in 2023
Intermodal President Darren Field told investors that “appropriately cautious” shippers want the carrier and its rail partner BNSF to prove they can achieve their service and velocity goals.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Increased use of embargoes ‘a major concern’ for rail regulators
The Surface Transportation Board will closely monitor carriers’ use of traffic limits as Union Pacific faces backlash over traffic limits in the upper Midwest.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures
Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.
By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy
Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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Top disruptions that shook supply chains in 2022
Geopolitical conflicts, strike threats and weather-related disasters forced businesses to yet again adjust operations.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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Rail regulators streamline process for shippers to challenge unreasonable rates
The Surface Transportation Board will decide a final rate in small disputes unless all seven Class I carriers agree to opt into a voluntary arbitration program.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsBiden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout
The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsSenate sends bill avoiding rail shutdown to Biden’s desk
The divided chamber shot down an amendment to give workers seven days paid sick leave.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsHouse passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsBiden calls on Congress to prevent rail shutdown
The president said he’s been advised that “there is no path to resolve the dispute at the bargaining table” before the Dec. 9 deadline.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Schneider expects 2023 intermodal boost from move to Union Pacific
Executives say the partnership with the railroad will boost transcontinental service and give the trucking carrier more access to trains.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsPotential for rail shutdown rises as largest union rejects labor deal
An impasse over guaranteed sick leave is likely headed to a congressional showdown.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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Deep DiveAmid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook
The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.
By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Third rail union rejects contract as deadline for agreement looms
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, which represents approximately 300 workers, has agreed to a “cooling off” period until Dec. 9.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December
The country’s third-largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Major railroads mandated to keep reporting service restoration progress
Regulators will continue to monitor BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific after noting they are unlikely to reach their improvement targets before the end of the current reporting period.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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TrackerRail labor negotiations: Tracking the path to ratification
A strike or lockout was avoided after Congress intervened to impose an agreement. Here’s how we got there.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsShippers urge Biden to prevent potential rail shutdown
Over 300 trade associations signed a letter asking the president to prevent a strike or lockout.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Rail labor negotiationsA second rail union rejects labor deal over paid sick leave
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and their employers agreed to avoid service disruptions until December as part of a "status quo" period.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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Railroads reject union’s sick leave demands, fueling strike concerns
Shippers are warily eyeing the negotiations process in case of an economically damaging rail shutdown.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Port of LA cargo volumes drop as ongoing labor talks deter some shippers
The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 20, 2022
