Rail & Intermodal

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

September 24, 2021

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.

A haulage truck transports a shipping container.

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.

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Watch: Will Biden’s Infrastructure Cure the Woes of Shippers and Carriers?

September 8, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Simon Geale, executive vice president of procurement with Proxima, weighs the prospects for transportation infrastructure development under the initiative spurred by the Biden Administration and Congress.

VIDEO

Watch: Why Are West Coast Ports Suffering From Congestion?

August 19, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

John Martin, president of Martin Associates, explains the factors behind persistent cargo congestion at West Coast ports, and the “cumulative collapse” of the nation’s entire logistics supply chain.

Eveon Containers Expands Nationwide, Easing Bottlenecks During Shipping Container Shortage

August 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Eveon Containers, a digital commercial container shopping platform, announces a multi-city expansion of its guaranteed available containers.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Choosing a 3PL That’s Ready for Any Supply Chain Disruption

August 4, 2021

Senate Moves Forward on $550 Billion Infrastructure Deal

July 28, 2021

Bloomberg

The 67-32 procedural vote doesn’t guarantee that the package of spending on physical infrastructure will pass the Senate, but is a good indication that it may have enough support.

Eveon Shipping Container Fleet Debuts in U.S., Easing Shortage

July 28, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Eveon Containers, a digital commercial container shopping platform, announces its first physical container supply location for the U.S. in the East Coast port hub of Newark, New Jersey.

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.