Rail & Intermodal

Supply Chain Relief Sparks Feud Over Degree of Softer U.S. Economy

June 2, 2022

Bloomberg

For every sign that a cooling economy will give supply chains room to rebalance, there’s a reason for skepticism.

The Race Against Food Inflation Starts on Rusty Soviet Railway Lines

May 31, 2022

Bloomberg

European leaders are desperately trying to figure out how to get grain out of Ukraine, whose exports are normally bigger than the entire European Union’s.

The Power of Data in Negotiating Shipping Contracts

May 26, 2022

Josh Dunham, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Consider Transloading to Offset Supply Chain Delays

May 17, 2022

Gabe Grifoni, SCB Contributor

With dozens of ships waiting to be unloaded, major ports are experiencing bottlenecks that are creating massive delays across the industry. One option to help alleviate these issues is transloading cargo to trucks, instead of shipping it to its destination in its original container.

Supply Chain Professionals Can Lead on Green Freight

May 11, 2022

Jason Mathers, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies need to take a proactive approach to addressing the environmental and social impacts caused by shipments moving through their global supply chains.

How Companies Can Make a Difference in Reducing Trucking’s Carbon Footprint

May 11, 2022

Ken Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies are zeroing in on trucking operations as an important means of achieving sustainable supply chains.

Could Data Standards Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

May 10, 2022

Corey Bertsch, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A lack of data sharing is one of today's most glaring issues in supply chain management. But just as important is that every stakeholder is on the same page — working with the same kind of data at the right time.

Seeking a Short-Term Solution to the Container Backup

April 11, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Logistics experts are busy considering ways in which their supply chains can be redesigned so as to avoid the kind of congestion that has brought international goods movement to a virtual halt at major ports. But in the meantime, the system is crying out for some form of immediate relief.

No Quick Fix for Congestion That Continues to Plague Port Operations

March 28, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ocean cargo handlers are scrambling for solutions to the congestion that continues to plague major U.S. container ports, especially Los Angeles and Long Beach. But the ultimate answer might lie in something beyond their control: time.

Canadian Pacific Rail Halts Operations After Labor Talks Fail

March 20, 2022

Bloomberg

One of Canada’s largest railways is winding down operations after failing to reach a labor deal with unionized workers.

Rail & Intermodal

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding rail and intermodal transportation and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering container shipments in a more efficient manner than ever before using new services and technologies that provide information en route - allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As rail and intermodal cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using rail and intermodal shipping solutions to power their supply chains.