Rail & Intermodal

U.S. Domestic Intermodal Growth Slows, But International Moves Rise

August 10, 2012

U.S. domestic intermodal growth slackened slightly as the economy slowed in the second quarter, but the transport of international containers on the rails has its healthiest showing in the period since 2008, according to the Intermodal Association of North America.

As Coal Use Declines, Natural Gas Has Been Good to U.S. Railroads

August 7, 2012

Bloomberg Business Week

Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad and Union Pacific Corp. are combating a drop in coal cargoes by catering to the industry responsible: the hydraulic fracturing of shale formations.

How the Intermodal Chassis Became a Hot Potato

August 6, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Nearly all major ocean carriers have announced plans to stop providing chassis to U.S. truckers at key shipping locations. But it's far from clear how that decision will play out.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2012

August 2, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

While red-carpet treatment is sometimes extended to celebrities who have done little or nothing to deserve it - can you say Kardashian? - most of the time such recognition is reserved for people who have actually achieved something. Often that means they have done something helpful or beneficial for others. And that's the group we celebrate in this, our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners issue.

Analysis of State of Logistics Report

July 31, 2012

Rosalyn Wilson, Senior Business Analyst, Delcan

Freight Forwarders Said to Face 'Lose-Lose' Scenario

July 26, 2012

British International Freight Association

The uncertainty that prevailed in 2011 resulted in a particularly volatile and difficult year for the freight forwarding industry, according to Global Freight Forwarding 2012, the latest report by Transport Intelligence.

Old Dominion Opens Service Centers in Wisconsin, Southern California

July 23, 2012

ODFL

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened new service centers in Wisconsin and Southern California. The Duluth Service Center, located on five acres in Superior, Wis., will serve customers in Twin Ports and more than a dozen cities in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, the company.

Design Is Important Component in Relieving Transport Traffic Congestion

July 11, 2012

Maritime Executive

The economics of international trade demand that transportation planners and researchers continually seek methods by which to improve the productivity, efficiency and cost competitiveness of freight transport. These methods have included several developments in intermodal transportation technology and also in the design of intermodal terminals.

North American Rail Traffic Generally Up in June

July 11, 2012

AAR

The Association of American Railroads reported U.S. rail carloads originated in June 2012 totaled 1,140,271, down 1.3 percent compared with June 2011. Intermodal volume in June 2012 totaled 996,022 containers and trailers, up 49,168 units or 5.2 percent compared with June 2011. The June 2012 average weekly intermodal volume of 249,006 units is the highest average for any June on record and the third-highest for any month, behind August and October 2006.

North American Freight Shipments in June Were Positive, But Only Slightly

July 10, 2012

Cass Information Systems

The trend in North American freight volumes continues to follow the path of general malaise that the economy is experiencing, according to Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Delcan Corporation. The number of freight shipments in June was up a scant 1.3 percent from the previous month, while at the same time total freight costs declined 0.1 percent. The economy has been flat for several months and is even beginning to trend downward in terms of new orders and manufacturing output. This slowdown on manufactured goods is putting downward pressure on freight.

Rail & Intermodal

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