Rail & Intermodal

On the Rails: Growth in Asia's Slower Lane

February 16, 2017

Last October the British and Chinese governments agreed to allow more than double the number of passenger flights between the two nations and threw the door open to unlimited cargo flights. To date, however, no air carrier has availed itself of the opportunity. Instead, rail, as well as rival ground-based modes, have risen in popularity.

Safety in Logistics Operations

February 14, 2017

Kane is Able

The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great 3PL Customer

February 14, 2017

Kane is Able

Look Who's Riding the Rails: Why Rail Has Become a Viable Option for Grocery Manufacturers

February 14, 2017

Kane is Able

U.S. Freight Railroads to Spend $22Bn on Infrastructure in 2017

February 10, 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

U.S. freight railroads are projected to spend an estimated $22bn to maintain and upgrade the nation's private rail network in 2017, according to the rail industry's trade group, the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Hyperloop Cargo Transit Could Be Coming Soon To European Cities

January 26, 2017

Industryweek

A U.S. startup pursuing Elon Musk's vision for near-supersonic rail transport announced an agreement on a feasibility study for a hyperloop system connecting two European cities.

First Freight Train From China to U.K. Sets Off

January 9, 2017

Supply Management

The first freight train has set off from China to the U.K. on the reintroduced historic Silk Road trade route.

Construction Boom Could Boost Demand for Met Coal

November 23, 2016

Environmental Leader

Businesses that transport their goods via the highways, railways or the airways are likely to see an expansion of the nation's infrastructure. That's good news not just for companies that want to move their products in the most efficient manner possible. It may also be good news for a subset of the coal sector that produces so-called metallurgical coal for steelmaking.

Channel Tunnel Fundamentally Changed UK Logistics, Report Says

November 22, 2016

Supply Management

More than a quarter of all goods traded between the UK and Europe, worth around £91.4bn ($113.82bn) a year, come through the Channel Tunnel, a report has found. In its report, "Economic Footprint of the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link," Ernst & Young found that 30 percent of UK exports, worth £43.6bn ($54.3bn), and 22 percent of imports, worth £47.8bn ($59.53bn), to and from the EU depend on the tunnel.

How East Coast Ports Are Getting 'Big-Ship Ready'

November 11, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It takes a big port to handle a big ship. Can East Coast ports meet the challenge of handling the new generation of mega-container vessels?

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.