Rail & Intermodal

Canadian Railroads Build More Terminals to Capitalize on Shipments of Crude Oil

November 9, 2012

Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP), the country's No. 1 and 2 carriers, are rushing to build terminals to load oil beyond the reach of pipelines in some of North America's remotest regions.

Intermodal Container Volume on a Roll in United States

November 9, 2012

Railway Age

Domestic container volume recorded double-digit growth for the fourth quarter in a row, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's just-released Intermodal Market Trends + Statistics report.

Dear Mr. President: The Nation's Transportation Infrastructure Needs Serious Attention

November 8, 2012

San Francisco Chronicle

When Tony Earley was asked recently to identify the most serious issue facing the nation's giant utilities in the next 20 years, the answer was easy. It is, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s CEO wrote, "the huge need for investment in basic infrastructure, from pipes and power lines to poles, transformers and more."

APL Logistics Takes Over Chinese 3PL Joint Venture

October 26, 2012

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire all of the shares in APLL-Zhiqin Group, a Chinese joint venture partnership that has also included Legend Holdings Co., Ltd. and Beijing Willway Information Technology Co., Ltd.

DB Schenker Expands Transport Monitoring; Adds Mexican Warehouse Capacity

October 24, 2012

DB Schenker

DB Schenker has introduced DB Schenkersmartbox, a new service for monitoring global freight movements.

Why U.S.-Mexico Trade is Booming

October 23, 2012

Troy Ryley, Managing Director, Transplace Mexico

Raildecks Gets U.S. Patent For Double-Stack Flatbed Technology

October 16, 2012

Transport Topics

Raildecks, the double-stack technology designed for flatbed trailers, has received a U.S. patent for its collapsible flat rack intermodal container, the company announced.

Is the Rail Industry Rolling Toward Powering Its Engines with Natural Gas?

October 15, 2012

Houston Chronicle

On a 300-mile stretch of railroad in the plains of eastern Alberta, a test train chugs across the landscape burning a fuel that once made sense only to environmentalists. It runs on natural gas. And today, that makes sense to business leaders whose top priority is cutting costs.

DB Schenker Logistics Offers Four New Gateways to Russia

October 12, 2012

DB Schenker

DB Schenker Logistics is now offering European land-transport service to Russia via four gateways: Berlin, Germany; Krakow, Poland; Riga, Latvia and Helsinki, Finland.

What's Up With Capacity?

October 12, 2012

Jeff Brashares, Sr. Vice President, Sales & National Accounts, TTS,LLC

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.