Rail & Intermodal

U-Freight Adds Second Consolidation Hub for China-Europe Rail Freight Service

August 12, 2020

U-Freight Group has added a second consolidation centre in the People’s Republic in response to increasing volumes of LCL cargo on its LCL and FCL rail freight services between China and Europe.

Little Holiday Joy for Retailers, Preparing for a Peak Season That Could Go Bust

August 3, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Right about this time in any “normal” year, ocean carriers and truckers would be entering their annual peak season for freight volumes, in expectation of that ever-reliable holiday shopping bonanza.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Making Dreams of Supply-Chain Visibility a Reality

July 17, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Memo to shippers: Do you know where your container is?

One Network Enterprises and PSA Cargo Solutions Partner to Expand Services for Global Terminal Operations

June 16, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

One Network Enterprises, a provider of solutions for autonomous supply chain management, and PSA Cargo Solutions, a unit of global port group PSA International, announced a strategic partnership to expand services for Global Terminal Operations and Logistics.

At Ag Exporters’ Meeting, the Chassis Debate Rages On

June 15, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ocean carriers, shippers and truckers can’t stop bickering over an issue that has plagued the transportation industry for years, and shows no sign of being easily solved: the ownership and management of chassis.

Historic EU Recovery Plan Has Green Strings Attached

May 29, 2020

Bloomberg

Meeting the climate-neutrality goal is a key pillar of a 750 billion-euro ($824 billion) economic recovery plan unveiled by the European Commission.

Can a ‘Monorail’ for Containers Solve Port Congestion?

May 18, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At a time when ports are suffering from severe congestion and scarcity of land, one designer of cargo-handling equipment is proposing a radical new way of moving ocean containers between ship and shore.

CEVA Logistics launches its Truck – Rail – Truck service in Asia

May 8, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

CEVA Logistics has announced the launch of aTruck-Rail-Truck solution to keep customers’ freight moving across Asia during the COVID-19 crisis.

Are the Rails Meeting Shipper Demands for Visibility and Control?

Video

Watch: Are Rails Meeting Shipper Demands for Visibility and Control?

April 28, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Freight railroads are striving to provide near- to real-time information on the status of containers and trailers. Chuck Hieronymi, director of business solutions with Railinc, tells how they're doing it.

Dachser Americas Expands its LCL Business for the U.S. and Latin America Markets

April 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Dachser Americas has expanded its Less than Container load offerings throughout the Americas. Dachser’s LCL services address the supply chain challenges the industry faces today as well as those that are anticipated in the future as the economy recovers and demand returns.

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.