Rail & Intermodal

Georgia Port Pins Hopes on Rail to Move 80,000 Containers

November 14, 2021

At the Port of Savannah, one of the busiest U.S. trade gateways, containers are stacked up like colorful children’s building blocks stretching as far as the eye can see.

L.A. Ports Announce New Fees Aimed at Clearing Cargo

October 26, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Under the new policy, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will charge ocean carriers for each container that falls into one of two categories.

A haulage truck transports a shipping container.

Biden Races Clock But Holds Few Tools in Supply Chain Crisis

October 22, 2021

Bloomberg

While Republicans point to the supply chain as further evidence the president is mismanaging the economy, the issues are deep-rooted.

Global Port Gridlock Threatens Economies Everywhere

October 18, 2021

Bloomberg

Global ports are growing more gridlocked as the pandemic era’s supply shocks intensify, threatening to spoil the holiday shopping season, erode corporate profits and drive up consumer prices.

Port-Crisis Plan Seeks Inland U.S. Terminals, More Truckers

October 15, 2021

Bloomberg

Commitments from shippers and cargo owners to move toward around-the-clock unloading at the docks in Los Angeles are a first step to addressing a national supply chain backlog.

The Supply Chain Crisis: No Relief in the Fourth Quarter

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Watch: No Relief This Year for the Global Supply Crisis

September 29, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.

Containers Piling Up at U.S. Rail Yards Add to Port Strains

September 24, 2021

Bloomberg

To understand why more than 100 container ships are waiting to enter U.S. ports from Southern California to Savannah, Georgia, it helps to keep tabs on the congestion that’s building at another key junction of freight transportation: rail yards.

Logistics Costs Are Rising After 4% Drop Last Year: Report

September 21, 2021

Jess White, SupplyChainBrain

Prices are increasing "most notably" in the parcel, storage and warehousing, international and ocean segments.

For Retailers, the Dream of High Demand Is Becoming a Nightmare

September 20, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In any other year, expectations of strong sales for the upcoming holiday shopping season would be the fulfillment of a dream for retailers. Instead, it’s shaping up to be something of a nightmare.

Canadian Pacific Wins Buyout War for K.C. Southern, Defeating CN

September 15, 2021

Bloomberg

After months of twists and turns, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. sealed a $27 billion deal to acquire Kansas City Southern, claiming a prize that will create the first railroad spanning the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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.