Rail & Intermodal

High angle view on a Cargo crane at a container terminal

Chinese Crane Maker Refutes U.S. Cybersecurity Concerns

March 12, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The Biden administration recently announced it would replace the nation’s Chinese-built port cranes with Japanese ones.

MULTIPLE TRAINS CROWD TOGETHER ON TRACKS.

Deutsche Bahn Loses Court Bid to Block Train-Drivers’ Strike

March 12, 2024

Bloomberg

Germany is braced for another wave of travel disruptions after unions representing cabin crew and train drivers announced more walkouts.

WIDE SHOT OF SEVERAL CRANES AND DOCKED BOATS AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES.

U.S. Takes Action on Cybersecurity Threat to Maritime Infrastructure

March 8, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The administration announced a U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Directive on cyber risk management actions for ship-to-shore cranes manufactured by the People’s Republic of China.

THINK TANK

Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

February 29, 2024

Brian Krejcarek, SCB Contributor

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

A NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRAIN IS GOING DOWN TRAIN TRACKS SURROUNDED BY HOUSES AND GRASS ON A GREY DAY.

Norfolk Southern Counters Activist Ancora Group With New Board Picks

February 27, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Ancora Holdings is looking to overhaul Norfolk Southern’s leadership through its roughly $1 billion stake in the carrier.

AERIAL PERSPECTIVE OF A CARGO SHIP AT SEA.

FMC Rules in Favor of ATA Conference’s Stance Against OCEMA

February 22, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

In March 2023, an FMC judge ruled in favor of charges filed against OCEMA and 11 international ocean carriers claiming they violated the Shipping Act of 1984.

J.B. Hunt Buys Walmart’s Intermodal Assets

February 22, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The two companies, which have been working together for decades, also signed a long-term intermodal agreement.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Don’t Let Your Transportation Data Go to Waste

February 5, 2024

Mark McEntire, CEO, Princeton TMX

While a TMS can provide access to operational and market data, effectively utilizing that information to optimize supply chain operations goes beyond simply implementing the right technology.

CHEMICALS & ENERGY

Moving Past Disruption Toward Transformation in Chemical Logistics

February 5, 2024

Barb Slawter, President of Tank Intermodal, Odyssey Logistics

By exploring intermodal transportation options, improving network visibility and advancing sustainability initiatives, the chemical supply chain can transform to meet the moment.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Human-in-the-Loop AI Transforms Freight Forwarding

February 5, 2024

Kristjan Lillemets, VP Product, MAGAYA

By embracing HITL AI freight forwarders reach a new plateau of efficiency, resource optimization, accuracy, and the ability to perform tasks faster and with more precision.

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.