Rail & Intermodal

Davies Turner Announces Express China Rail Freight Service for Containers

March 6, 2020

Davies Turner recently announced that its fixed-day, weekly direct rail import service from China to the UK will re-commence in mid-March.

What Do the Dems Propose for Infrastructure Spending?

February 27, 2020

Helen Atkinson, SCB Contributor

Democratic presidential hopefuls have weighed in on the often-neglected issue of infrastructure spending.

Multimodal 2020: Don't Delay, Register Today

February 26, 2020

Registration is now open for Multimodal 2020, the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe’s premier freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, which is set to take place for the 13th year running at the NEC in June.

Navis Acquires Assets of Biarri Rail, Provider of Planning and Scheduling Software for Freight Railroads

February 19, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, and the provider of operational technologies and services across the cargo supply chain, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Biarri Rail, a global provider of planning and scheduling optimization software for freight railroads.

Pipeline Protests Cripple Canadian Railways

February 14, 2020

Bloomberg

Protests against a natural gas pipeline are crippling Canada’s railways — key economic arteries in the sprawling, trade-dependent nation — and prompting cries of “insanity” and “ecoterrorism” from business leaders.

CakeBoxx Technologies Announces ‘ThermoBoxx’ Two-piece Reefer Containers

January 30, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Shipping container manufacturer CakeBoxx Technologies recently announced the introduction of their new ‘ThermoBoxx’ refrigerated containers.

The 2020 Supply Chain: What Does the Future Hold?

January 30, 2020

Benjamin Gordon, SCB Contributor

Here's what executives learned about the coming year from the latest BGSA Supply Chain Conference.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Port of Oakland Outlook: A Conversation With New Executive Director

January 2, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In naming new executive director Danny Wan, the Port of Oakland drew from among its ranks — Wan has served for 13 years in a variety of advisory and executive management roles, including port attorney. In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain, he outlines his vision of the port’s future.

VIDEO

Watch: What Do Intermodal Shippers Want Today?

December 30, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Intermodal service has come a long way over the decade, but what are shippers demanding from it now?

EDITOR'S Q&A

Railroads Need to Step Up Their Game, New Report Says

November 26, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A new white paper from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, in association with Maine Pointe, outlines the biggest challenges that rail carriers, shippers and investors are facing today.

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.