Rail & Intermodal

Memo to Megaports: These Guys Want Your Business

December 3, 2012

The reshoring of manufactured goods from Asia to North America is bound to take some import business away from U.S. ports. But there are other developing threats to the continued dominance of gateways like Los Angeles-Long Beach - specifically, a couple of upstarts to the north and south.

Improving the Supply Chain With Collaborative Logistics

December 3, 2012

Michelle L. VanderMeer, Sr. Director, Supply Chain Operations, Whirlpool Corp.

Memo to Megaports: These Guys Want Your Business

December 3, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Logistics Clusters Drive Value and Growth

November 30, 2012

Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Supply Chain Flexibility With 3PL Partners

November 30, 2012

David Griffith, Sr. Vice President Logistics, MIQ Logistics

Surging Domestic Energy Sector Puts New Demands on Transportation

November 27, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. domestic energy sector, for both oil and natural gas, is on the rebound. Brent Hudspeth, senior director of consulting with Transplace, talks about the pressures and requirements that the new trend is placing on transportation networks.

AAR Rolls Out Latest Edition of Railroad Facts, Its Statistical Reference Book

November 21, 2012

Association of American Railroads

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has released the 2012 Edition of Railroad Facts - the premier industry statistical reference book.

Logistics Clusters Drive Value and Growth

November 21, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Professor Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, describes the development of logistics clusters and their considerable economic advantages, which include the creation of steady, well paying jobs for both blue- and white-collar workers.

Canadian Pacific Donates $1M to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

November 19, 2012

Railway Age

Canadian Pacific is donating $1m to various organizations active in relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Synchronet Intermodal Debuts Door-to-Door Service for Ocean Containers

November 13, 2012

Synchronet Intermodal Services, Inc.

Synchronet Intermodal Services Inc. has launched a new door-to-door service for ocean containers.

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.