Rail & Intermodal

Cargomatic Debuts System to Ease Congestion at Southern Calif. Ports

March 19, 2015

Cargomatic, provider of an app connecting shippers with small-fleet trucking companies, has devised an operating system aimed at alleviating congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as points beyond.

Container Shipping Today: Mega-Ships and Mega-Problems

March 16, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

If we're to believe the big container lines, ever-larger ships are the remedy for their financial woes. Why, then, are so many of them still losing money?

Globe Tracker Integrates Technology With Advantage PressurePro

March 11, 2015

Globe Tracker International ApS

Globe Tracker International ApS, a provider of asset-tracking and cargo-monitoring systems, has entered into a strategic alliance to integrate its technology with that of Advantage PressurePro, a vendor of services for tire performance management.

Next-Generation Rail Fleet Management

March 5, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The shale gas revolution has fueled a resurgence of domestic manufacturing, driving rail shipments up over 6 percent and a two-year backlog for new cars. Maximizing fleet utilization is now a key management issue for most shippers. While current rail management tools are effective at tracking rail cars, an important gap exists with accurately predicting the usage and location of the cars over the entire planning horizon. – Alfred Sherk, CEO, SherTrack LLC

CMA CGM Debuts Logistics Platform in Cameroon; Creates Inland Transport Arm

February 26, 2015

CMA CGM Group

The CMA CGM Group has inaugurated a new logistics platform at its 3CTC container terminal in Douala, Cameroon.

Can You Benefit from Deploying An Omni-Modal TMS?

February 17, 2015

MercuryGate

Why Can't Europe's Rail Industry Be Competitive in Every Aspect?

February 2, 2015

BIFA

The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has published a series of studies designed to understand why competition in the European railroad industry has been successfully implemented in some cases but in others has led to a decline in the modal share for rail freight.

Rail Not Likely to Make Greater Use of GPS to Keep Tabs on Carts Soon

January 30, 2015

ABI Research

Tracking rail carts with GPS and cellular could bring value to the rail sector; however, penetration rates on rail carts are currently very low (globally less than 50,000 in 2014), and growth is not forecasted to be very strong over the next 5 years, or even the next 10, according to ABI Research. Therefore, for the time being at least, it looks like RFID will dominate this sector.

Old Dominion Freight Line Opens Service Center in Portland, Ore.

January 13, 2015

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened an expanded service center in Portland, Ore.

The 'Single Window' for Trade Filing Is Finally on the Way

January 12, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's a government program. It involves technology. And it's a good thing.

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.