Rail & Intermodal

Trends Impacting Retail Logistics in 2013

April 10, 2013

Andrew Breckenridge, Executive Vice President, Fortna

CSX Exec Bullish on Intermodal Growth

April 9, 2013

Bill Clement, Vice President, Intermodal, CSX Transportation

How CSX Is Meeting the Demands of Intermodal Shippers

April 8, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Arthur Adams Jr., director of sales with CSX, outlines shippers' intermodal "pain points," and talks about what the railroad is doing to alleviate them.

Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

March 28, 2013

Hanson Logistics

Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.

North American Rail, Intermodal Traffic Increases as Winter Ends

March 28, 2013

Railway Age

United States freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5 percent measured against the comparable week in 2012, said the Association of American Railroads.

DB Schenker Logistics Offers Reefer Service; Opens Facility in Poland

March 26, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics is starting up a new temperature-controlled service for the export of wine from France to global destinations.

U.S. Infrastructure Gets D+ from American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card

March 22, 2013

Building America's Future

Building America's Future called for dramatically ramping up long-term investment in the nation's infrastructure after the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2013 Infrastructure Report Card, which graded America's infrastructure a D+ overall.

University of Louisville Creates Logistics and Distribution Index

March 20, 2013

University of Louisville

Researchers at the University of Louisville, Ken. have created the Logistics and Distribution (LoDI) Index, a national economic indicator that is intended to help businesses monitor the health of markets and guide their investment decisions.

Aramex Signs Agreement for UAE National Railway

March 19, 2013

Arabian Business

Global logistics giant Aramex has signed an agreement to use the UAE's planned national railway network, its operator Etihad Rail has announced. The signing of the memorandum of understanding comes at a time of rapid growth for the Middle East's transport and logistics market.

Commission Increases Road Haulage Permits Considering Intermodal Freight

March 12, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Representatives from the Belarusian and Italian Commission on International Road Transport met in Rome where an agreement was reached to increase bilateral quotas on road haulage in 2013 and 2014. The parties also discussed the subject of intermodal transport and the prospect of increased use of bilateral communication, and increasing the flow of freight between Europe and Asia.

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.