Rail & Intermodal

Dow's European Chemical Supply Chain Turns Green

December 21, 2012

Working closely with Haesaerts Intermodal and Procter & Gamble, Dow Chemical Co. implemented a multifaceted plan for significantly reducing its carbon footprint caused by the movement of a crucial chemical from France to Russia.

Heavyweights, Featherweights Share Top Prize in 2012 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year Competition.

December 21, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Dal-Tile Corp. and partners, whose products couldn't be more different, have something in common: reduced transportation costs through railcar co-loading.

2012 Supply Chain Innovation Awards Innovation of the Year: Reduced Transportation Costs Through Railcar Co-Loading

December 21, 2012

Russell W. Goodman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

As I waited to pay for my groceries the other day, a manager instructed a novice bagger on the art of separating lighter items, like the eggs, from heavier ones, such as a 12-pack of canned dog food. Like to like, the boss said; that way stuff doesn't get crushed on the ride home.

Global Freight Data Show Trade Is Slowing Down

December 21, 2012

International Transport Forum

The latest update of global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum at the OECD shows global trade volumes are slowing down.

North American Railroad Chiefs See Even Growth in First Half of 2013

December 17, 2012

Progressive Railroading

Steady, albeit slow business growth. A U.S. economy that continues to expand, but at a moderate rate. Weak fundamentals in most markets in the first half. Those are some of the comments of chief executive officers of Class I railroads as they assess the outlook for 2013.

How CSX Is Meeting the Demands of Intermodal Shippers

December 17, 2012

Arthur Adams Jr., Director Sales, Intermodal, CSX

Successful Multi-Shipper Transportation Collaboration

December 6, 2012

Sonney Jones, Dal-Tile and Ben Enriquez, Transplace

Capturing Carrier Capacity at Evergreen Packaging

December 6, 2012

David Friedson, Director, Logistics & Distribution, Evergreen Packaging

Collaboration's Role in Sustainable Supply Chains

December 6, 2012

Gael De Martelaere, The Dow Chemical Co. and Luc Haesaerts, Haesaerts Intermodal

Navigating the Complexities of Transportation

December 6, 2012

C. Thomas Barnes, President, Con-way Multimodal

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.