Walmart stands up container fleet, uses drivers for drayage

The retailer has been pleasantly surprised by the extra efficiency gained by taking more control of intermodal loads.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

BNSF boosts spending with eyes on intermodal

Work will focus on BNSF's Northern and Southern Transcon routes, connecting Southern California with Chicago and the Pacific Northwest to Upper Midwest respectively — key routes for intermodal traffic. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

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Union Pacific to cut 250 employees, citing PSR

Another 450 employees have been furloughed in an effort to cut costs as the company reduces locomotives and leans out. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 14, 2019

Norfolk Southern lays out dramatic transition to PSR

It plans to reach full PSR implementation by 2021 and acknowledges some customers could be shed along the way. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 12, 2019

Goya to open second warehouse in Florida after first is 'maxed out'

The company looks to save on freight by building closer to a rail siding, as intermodal traffic exerts growing force on industrial real estate. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 11, 2019

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

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