Rail & Intermodal

Making the Case for a National Infrastructure Bank

August 12, 2013

The nation's transportation infrastructure is in dire shape.

Mexico's Improving Logistics Environment

August 9, 2013

A new reform-minded government, a stable economy and sound infrastructure are among the factors combining to make Mexico a good market for logistics operations, says Eric Markeset, who is based in Mexico City as principal of consulting firm Tsol.

Domestic Container Growth, Intermodal Traffic Both See Steady Increases in Second Quarter

August 7, 2013

IANA

Domestic container volume continued its steady performance in the second quarter of 2013 with 9 percent year-over-year gains, largely attributable to a strong big-box segment, with total intermodal traffic rising by 2.4 percent for the quarter, according to IANA, a trade association for the intermodal transportation industry.

Initiatives to Relieve Congestion at Southern California Ports

August 6, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Long waiting lines of incoming trucks at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach create an unacceptable drag on productivity, says Mike Stark, president and CEO of Pacer Distribution Services and an active member of the Harbor Trucking Association. Stark explains how adaptive appointment software could help remedy this situation.

HP Finds Moving Product by Rail from China to Europe Quicker, Cheaper, Environmentally Cleaner

July 29, 2013

Environmental Leader

HP is using a railroad to ship electronics manufactured in China to European markets, cutting its travel time, costs and carbon footprint in the process.

Europe's CO3 Project: Collaboration Concepts for Co-Modality

July 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The CO3 Project is an initiative funded by the European Commission to develop and roll out tools and standards that will help shippers and logistics providers identify opportunities to co-load, share capacity and shift freight from road to rail. Giventis International provides the technology platform for this project.

Europe's CO3 Project: Collaboration Concepts for Co-Modality

July 23, 2013

Michael Bogen, Managing Director, Giventis International

Factors Driving Intermodal Growth

July 22, 2013

Tom Sanderson, CEO, Transplace

Initiatives to Relieve Congestion at Southern CA Ports

July 19, 2013

Mike Stark, President and CEO, Pacer

Mexico's Improving Logistics Environment

July 16, 2013

Eric Markeset, Principal, Tsol

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.