Rail & Intermodal

time:matters Debuts Weekend Service for Agricultural Shippers

June 13, 2012

time:matters, a logistics service provider specializing in expedited shipments, has launched a Europe-wide Harvest Season Weekend Service for agricultural shippers.

U.S. Trade with NAFTA Partners Hit a High in March, Washington Reports

June 8, 2012

NASCO

U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico using surface transportation in March set a new monthly high mark, up 6.2 percent over March a year ago, and pushing the sum value over $85.8bn, the according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Crowley Maritime Expands D.C. in Puerto Rico; Adds Service to St. Kitts, Nevis

June 7, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The Caribbean logistics unit of Crowley Maritime Corp. has nearly doubled the size of its distribution center in Puerto Rico, with acquisition of a second warehouse next to its existing 70,000 square-foot facility distribution center in Guaynabo.

Canadian Railroads Move Crude South as Anti-Pipeline Protests Continue

May 25, 2012

The Globe and Mail

At a time when the pipeline industry is facing opposition to new projects, rail is surging. In the span of months, executives who had never considered moving oil by train are not just tinkering with rail shipments, but embracing them. While these shipments are small for now, by one estimate rail could be carrying 100,000 barrels a day out of Canada by next year; others have suggested more than 75,000 barrels a day is already moving by train.

Surging Domestic Energy Sector Puts New Demands on Transportation

May 18, 2012

Brent Hudspeth, Senior Director Consulting, Transplace

What is a TMS? What can it do for your organization?

May 11, 2012

Trinity Logistics

A Guide to a Growing Trend in Transportation Management

The Carrier Capacity Crunch

May 11, 2012

Trinity Logistics

Above average percentage increases in transportation costs could indicate your transportation expenses are cutting into your bottom line. Working with a 3PL, you're able to address the cause for the increase and implement some changes to avoid profit erosion moving forward.

Old Dominion Freight Opens Second Drayage Facility in California

April 12, 2012

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened its second container-drayage facility in California.

IAS Enhances Business Intelligence for Managing 'Big Data'

April 11, 2012

International Asset Systems

International Asset Systems has released a new set of business-intelligence modules that were designed to improve the ability of users to view and analyze the "big data" generated by everyday equipment repair and dispatch operations.

Changes, Past & Future, in Intermodal

April 5, 2012

Dave Howland, VP, Global Land Transport Svcs., APL Logistics

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.