Rail & Intermodal

North America's 50 Most Successful 3PLs

April 24, 2013

Whatever logistics services you need, our list of 50 providers based in North America can provide Class-A operations for you - anywhere in the world.

LCL Logistix Launches Groupage Service from India to Baltics, CIS

April 22, 2013

LCL Logistix

LCL Logistix, the Indian member of the FPS network of independent freight forwarders and non-vessel operating common carriers, has launched a new less-than-containerload service from India to the Baltics and Commonwealth of Independent States.

Kuehne & Nagel Expands Operations in Oman, Myanmar

April 22, 2013

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel, the global provider of logistics services, has set up a new joint venture company in the Sultanate of Oman.

Penske Logistics Upgrades Data Center in Ohio

April 17, 2013

Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics has upgraded its data center, which is now located a few miles away from its previous site in Beachwood, Ohio.

Europe Envies Investment U.S. Rail Companies Put Into Improving Their Networks

April 17, 2013

The Economist

Europeans have long pitied Americans for their rotten passenger trains. But when it comes to moving goods America has a well-kept freight network that is the most cost-effective in the world.

DHL Express Adds Widebodies, Enhances Asia-U.S. and Intra-Asia Services

April 16, 2013

DHL Express

DHL Express has made a number of enhancements to its services between Asia and the U.S., and within Asia.

Railroads Said to Be Prepared for Increased Business Brought on by Panama Canal Expansion

April 16, 2013

Railway Age

Freight railroads are positioning themselves to meet future transportation demands in this country, including those related directly and indirectly to the expansion of the Panama Canal, Edward R. Hamberger, Association of American Railroads (AAR) president and CEO, told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

CEVA Launches China-Europe Railway Services

April 15, 2013

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics, a global supply chain management company, today announced the launch of a new China-to-Europe railway service that connects Suzhou with the Netherlands.

Truckload Linehaul Rates Dip Recently, But Are Up Over a Year Ago

April 12, 2013

Cass Information Systems

Truckload linehaul rates fell 1.3 percent from February to March, compared to an average month-to-month decrease of about 0.6 percent. Year-over-year, rates are up 3.9 percent.

Widespread Adoption of Web-based TMS 'Only a Matter of Time'

April 11, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

While it can't be said that every company has tapped into web-based transportation management systems, such applications have been around long enough to no longer qualify as new - and their presence in the enterprise is growing. Is it fair to say that traditional TMS software has been overtaken by web TMS? Perhaps not, but such online, hosted or on-demand systems are proliferating. They are quick to deploy in most cases, they are highly scalable and the faster-time-to-ROI argument hasn't hurt web-based TMS adoption either.

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.