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Rail volumes decline as omicron causes staffing problems
Labor constraints at railroads have translated into disrupted service, some shippers say.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 28, 2022 -
JB Hunt invests in intermodal as rail congestion hampers operations
Despite congestion, intermodal expansion goals remain. J.B. Hunt plans to buy more equipment while rival Schneider switches to Union Pacific.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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'It's gotten really bad': Union Pacific bumps up security after cargo thefts near LA rail yard
Break-ins used to be a "nuisance" for the railroad, but security concerns have led to plans for barriers and more enforcement, said CEO Lance Fritz.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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Nike says a 'sole train' helped mitigate supply chain disruptions
In addition to fast-tracking product to Memphis by rail, the brand also added several distribution centers and deployed 1,000 robots.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Deep Dive'Insult to injury': Record rail demurrage adds to shipper costs
Storage fees skyrocketed in 2021 after an import surge snarled transportation networks. The ballooning revenues have shippers and railroads at odds over who's at fault for congestion.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Edwin Lopez • Jan. 12, 2022 -
Railroads faced service disruptions, congestion as intermodal demand grew
At times in 2021, there seemed to be more business than railroads could handle.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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CSX, Norfolk Southern say labor constraints are affecting service
Hiring and retention challenges are affecting the companies' abilities to handle increased intermodal demand, according to railroad executives.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Georgia Ports Authority to convert 5 facilities into pop-up container yards
A yearlong rise in loaded import containers has ports looking for more space. Los Angeles and Long Beach are making similar moves.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2021 -
Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Along with repairing roads and bridges, the legislation creates an office overseeing freight policies that encourage supply chain efficiencies.
By S.L. Fuller • Updated Nov. 15, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionUnion Pacific steps up efforts to ease West Coast port congestion
The railroad is adding incentives for weekend drop offs and supporting the Port of Long Beach as it looks to move cargo out via rail instead of truck.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionIn bid to free space, San Pedro Bay ports will charge ocean carriers fees for lingering containers
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach decided to delay implementing the fees until at least Nov. 22 after seeing a 26% drop in "aging cargo."
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 15, 2021 -
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XPO Logistics adds capacity near Chicago amid intermodal congestion
A new 150,000 square-foot LTL facility will service industrial parts and other palletized freight, and help XPO manage a rebound in demand from manufacturers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2021 -
San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestionUnion Pacific expands hours to support LA port's 24/7 schedule
The railroad said it wants to give shippers "every opportunity to move freight in and out of the terminal."
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises
A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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San Pedro Bay ports move to ease congestion7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains
The goal is to transition quickly to round-the-clock operations, but "it's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," the Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka said.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Kansas City Southern taps tech platform to boost transloading visibility
Shippers can now use the Commtrex platform to find the railroad's transloading centers by location, commodities handled and the services provided.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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Union Pacific to test robotic cranes at Chicago intermodal hub
The cranes will semi-autonomously load and unload containers at the Joliet terminal, which has been struggling to keep up with a flood of shipments.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2021 -
Canadian National clears way for KCS, CP deal
Canadian National said it would not pursue an acquisition with Kansas City Southern "any further" after the U.S. railroad said it preferred to be acquired by Canadian Pacific.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Sept. 15, 2021 -
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CH Robinson introduces drayage congestion surcharge for major US ports
Ports and the drayage providers that serve them have been walloped by a spike in volume and a lack of labor and equipment to quickly handle it.
By Max Garland • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions
Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Ida disrupts freight movement after making landfall as Category 4 hurricane
Rescue and relief efforts are underway, but the damage to infrastructure and impact on business could be long term.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 30, 2021 -
Two Canadian railroads want KCS. It's a fight that will test regulations and already has shippers on edge.
Rail customers expressed worries the acquisition of Kansas City Southern could lead to higher rates or more consolidation, though many also filed letters of support for a specific deal.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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KCS directors spurn Canadian Pacific's $31B bid, delay shareholder vote
The vote will now take place on Sept. 3, at which time shareholders will decide whether to approve a voting trust pegged to the Canadian National deal.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Shippers turn to intermodal in Q2 as they race to stock-up
"The trucking rates have increased so significantly that it's giving an advantage for the intermodal shipments," said Jeff Trombly, a professor of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Schneider's intermodal customers face 70% uptick in dwell time
The company aims to add up to 3,000 containers this year to help flow through clogged intermodal networks.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 4, 2021
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