Rail & Intermodal

Four Transportation Trends That Are Transforming Retail

May 14, 2014

Matt Menner, senior vice president of strategic account management with Transplace, examines four macro trends affecting transportation: capacity, human capital, carrier-shipper relations and information technology.

Will New U.S. Regulations on Rail Shipments of Oil Prevent More Explosions?

May 12, 2014

Business Week

A week after a train loaded with crude oil from North Dakota exploded in downtown Lynchburg, Va., dumping 30,000 gallons of oil into the James River, the Department of Transportation announced two moves to try to keep this from happening so frequently. It's doubtful that either will make much of a difference in preventing what's become a major safety hazard in the U.S.

Bamboo Top Alternative Material for Container Flooring

May 9, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Bamboo is now being utilized in container floors as the rail and intermodal industry continues its drive to improve the environmental and economic efficiency of its operations. A report by the Container Owner's Association has found that the production volume of containers fitted with floors using materials other than the traditional tropical hardwood plywood has gradually risen over the past two years.

How Logistics Helps Whirlpool Stay Competitive

April 28, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We speak incessantly about the impact of "consumer demand" on manufacturers' supply chains. But do we really understand what that term means?

U.S. Sees Positive Growth in Freight Shipment in March

April 15, 2014

Cass Information Systems

Shipment volume and total freight payments continued to climb in March, ending the first quarter of the year on a high note. Bad weather continued to plague many parts of the country, but transportation seemed to be less affected than in January and February.

CaroTrans Launches Direct Le Havre-Houston LCL Export Service

April 11, 2014

CaroTrans International

CaroTrans International, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a weekly less-than-containerload export service from Le Havre, France to Houston.

Kuehne & Nagel Expands LCL Services in Asia-Pacific, Europe

April 9, 2014

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel has expanded its offering of less-than-containerload (LCL) services in the Asia-Pacific and Europe-Australia trades.

Freight Rates on New Railway in China to Be 'Market Driven'

April 9, 2014

Rail Journal

China's National Development and Reform Commission has announced that freight rates on the new 179-kilometer Zhunchi Railway, which is due to open in June, will be determined by the carrier, its clients and investors.

XPO Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of Pacer International

April 8, 2014

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO Logistics Inc. has completed its acquisition of Pacer International Inc.

'Smart' Trains Impact Conversion from Truck to Rail

April 7, 2014

Forbes

Think hybrids that go 60 miles on a gallon are efficient? Trains can go eight times as far with 2,000 pounds in their backseat. And they're only getting smarter.

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.