Rail & Intermodal

How to Stop Longshore Labor From Paralyzing U.S. Ports

September 25, 2015

U.S. West Coast ports are being "held hostage" by longshore labor. So says one noted economist.

XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire Con-way Inc.

September 14, 2015

XPO Logistics Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Con-way Inc., the Fortune 500 provider of less-than-truckload and full truckload transportation, contract logistics and truck brokerage.

Roadrunner Renames Transportation Management Unit

September 9, 2015

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc., an asset-light provider of transportation and logistics services, has changed the name of its Transportation Management Solutions operating segment to Global Solutions.

Best Practices in Use of Railcar Fulfillment Systems

August 28, 2015

Gary Neights, Director, Product Management, Elemica

Nearly everything in our lives is impacted by rail, from food products to chemicals and energy. Total U.S. weekly rail freight traffic for one week in January 2015 was 548,055 carloads and intermodal units, up 4.1 percent compared with the same week last year, as reported by the Association of American Railroads.

Port of Oakland Plans Terminal Operations on Saturdays

August 27, 2015

OakPass LLC

The Port of Oakland, in an effort to relieve weekday congestion, will initiate Saturday gate operations at four of its container terminals.

Kuehne & Nagel Wraps Up Acquisition of ReTrans

August 25, 2015

Kuehne & Nagel Group

The Kuehne & Nagel Group has completed its acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of ReTrans Inc., a U.S.-based provider of multimodal transportation services.

LogistiFlow Unveils Cloud-Based Program for Carrier Selection

August 25, 2015

LogistiFlow

LogistiFlow, provider of a system for allowing shippers to view quotes from selected carriers without having to contract with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, has introduced a cloud-based program for carrier selection.

Roadrunner Transportation Acquires Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution

August 12, 2015

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has acquired Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution, a provider of truckload and logistics services based in El Paso, Tex.

Managing a Terminal That Operates at the Speed of Oil

August 10, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Marquis Management was hit with a huge, sudden influx of crude oil shipments at its terminal on the Mississippi River. The company scrambled to find a planning and execution system that could cope with the surge of business.

For Vizio, A D.C. Bypass Program Yields a Double Win

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The big maker of flatscreen TVs cuts logistics costs and boost sales, by offering product discounts in exchange for bulk buys by retailers. A partnership with C.H. Robinson makes the program work.

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.