Rail: Page 4


  • Freight rail cars sit in front of cranes at the Port of Long Beach on November 22, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
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    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 Jan. 25, 2024
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    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 Jan. 24, 2024
  • Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • Union Pacific GrupoMexico Ferromex locomotives
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    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 Dec. 20, 2023
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    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 Updated Dec. 22, 2023
  • Trucks, including an armored car, pass through U.S. customs on October 17, 2016 in Laredo, Texas.
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    John Moore via Getty Images
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    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 , , , Dec. 11, 2023
  • Canadian National train Chicago
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    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 Intermodal Phoenix
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    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 Dec. 5, 2023
  • A Ferromex intermodal train in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.
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    Courtesy of Grupo México Transportes
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    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 Nov. 14, 2023
  • J.B. Hunt shipping containers are stacked on a BNSF train.
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    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 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 Oct. 24, 2023
  • Empty container sit stacked at a pop-up container yard by the Port of Los Angeles on December 16, 2021.
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    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 , Updated Feb. 4, 2025
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    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 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 Sept. 26, 2023
  • Canadian National train Chicago
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    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 Sept. 19, 2023
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    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 Sept. 7, 2023
  • Norfolk Southern train Bellevue Yard Ohio
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    Retrieved from Norfolk Southern 

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    Norfolk Southern says train backlog recovery may take weeks

    The railroad reported that a defect in its vendor software caused its systems to become unresponsive.

    By Sept. 1, 2023
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    Retrieved from Norfolk Southern. 

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    Norfolk Southern outage could lead to weeks of disruptions

    The railroad is still investigating the cause of the Monday outage, but does not believe it was a cybersecurity incident.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
  • Trains sit at CSX Point Yard
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    CSX CFO downplays UAW strike threat

    Auto manufacturers are key customers for freight rail operator CSX, but CFO Sean Pelkey is betting that any strike would be “short lived.”

    By Chris Gaetano • Aug. 23, 2023
  • Railway train crossing the High Level Bridge
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    iStock/Osarieme Eweka

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    Sponsored by TransmetriQ – a Railinc Brand

    Smarter rail shipping: 3 key areas to drive efficiencies

    Rail shippers face pressure to drive efficiencies and conserve costs, but how? Here are 3 optimization opportunities. 

    Aug. 21, 2023
  • JB Hunt BNSF containers
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    Provided by J.B. Hunt. 

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    Event recap

    4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

    Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

    By Aug. 9, 2023
  • Norfolk Southern auto rail carrier two-deck car
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    Photo provided by Norfolk Southern

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    Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

    Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
  • A red train displaying the Canadian Pacific logo moves along a track.
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    Courtesy of CPKC
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    CPKC, CSX to create rail corridor connecting Mexico, Texas and the Southeast U.S.

    As part of the deal, the railroads would acquire or operate portions of the Meridian & Bigbee Railroad track between Mississippi and Alabama.

    By June 30, 2023
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    Provided by Schneider National

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    How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty

    Representatives for the carriers say their surplus containers will remain parked until demand recovers.

    By June 27, 2023
  • A train crosses a bridge. Two locomotives are seen, one says Canadian Pacific and the other says Kansas City Southern.
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    Batteries on freight trains could be tapped to support the power grid in emergencies: study

    Berkeley Labs says mobile storage batteries are a possible resource to assure grid reliability in the future.

    By Patrick Cooley • June 16, 2023
  • Port Houston Union Pacific containers
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    Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

    The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

    By June 7, 2023