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Baltimore bridge collapse
Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption
CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.
By Larry Avila • March 27, 2024 -
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Intermodal visibility on rail: How it works and KPIs
Container visibility on rail is crucial to plan pickup times and avoid fees. Here are key events to watch.
March 25, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, prolonged supply shortages and dangerous geopolitical tensions across global supply chain networks.
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Railroads add Florida Express route to lure textile shippers
Norfolk Southern and Florida East Coast Railway hope an express connection with Central America will take off amid a rise in nearshoring.
By Larry Avila • March 15, 2024 -
Walmart sells intermodal assets to JB Hunt
One expert told Trucking Dive the retailer likely assessed it was better off eliminating its private intermodal fleet after reviewing operating costs.
By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024 -
Norfolk Southern saw FedEx Ground volume jump in peak season
The railroad met with the delivery provider last year and made strategic adjustments to strengthen service, an executive said.
By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2024 -
CPKC, Bison Transport ink intermodal services agreement
The deal is among several partnerships between segment players to capitalize on growing cross-border shipping traffic.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Railroads target safety, service improvements to lure shippers in 2024
Boosting network efficiency is a key step in convincing shippers to shift their freight to intermodal, rail executives said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Retrieved from South Carolina Ports Authority/Marion Bull on September 29, 2023
South Carolina Ports Authority cargo volumes dip 4% in December YoY
While YoY volumes are down, containers moved inland by rail are back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to a release from the port.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2024 -
From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks
Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024 -
8 logistics trends to watch in 2024
Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.
By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes rise 30% YoY in December
The strong end to the year comes as the port is “laying the tracks” to prepare for increased rail demand from shippers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 25, 2024 -
In Panama Canal droughts, CPKC sees intermodal opportunity
As extreme conditions limit shipments through the waterway, the Panama Canal Railway is a viable alternative to keep containers moving, CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Provided by Union Pacific
Shippers consider alternatives after rail border closures
Bridge closures at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, are leading to longer wait times. Brokers shared some of their tips for mitigating disruption.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Rail border crossings reopen at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection had shut down the vital trade gateways in the wake of surging immigration activity.
By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 22, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.
By Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023 -
CN to buy Iowa Northern Railway as US biofuels market booms
The railroad is handling increased grain volumes as more shippers choose to send their products to Midwest processing facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Intermodal shippers to get another US-Mexico option in January
J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2023 -
JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal
The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Union Pacific boosts connectivity between Mexico and Southeastern US
The new rail service will better connect Mexico's industrial markets with destinations in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2023 -
Tracker
US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up
The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Updated July 23, 2024 -
Government shutdown would largely spare trucking regulators
While Congress' inability to fund the government by Oct. 1 could affect air traffic and some rail workers, trucking agencies have their own source of funds.
By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Union Pacific speeds up cross-border intermodal transit times
Railroads are seeking competitive advantages like faster service to secure business from the rising nearshoring wave.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Canadian National, Norfolk Southern add US-Canada intermodal service
The railroads’ joint venture will provide connections from Kansas City and Atlanta to several points across Canada beginning Oct. 2.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 19, 2023 -
STB proposes reciprocal switching rule in push for improved rail service
The new rule would provide shippers a path to switching shipments to another nearby railroad if service levels are not adequate.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2023