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The New Transportation Management Playbook
October 5, 2020
While shippers work to overcome the challenges introduced by COVID-19 and settle into this new world, a focused approach bridged by digital capabilities will help bring some semblance of order out of the uncertainty. Here are three areas to consider on your way to stabilization.
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed for the week ending September 19, reports AAR
September 25, 2020
Rail carloads—at 226,687—were off 9.6% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 295,269—saw a 6.3% gain.
Quest for Quality 2020: Rail/Intermodal
August 7, 2020
Service levels hitting new highs during COVID-19.
FTR webcast takes deep dive into impact of COVID-19 on trucking, rail, and intermodal
March 27, 2020
On the trucking side, Avery Vise, FTR Vice President of Trucking, explained that, unlike other sectors of the economy, trucking has some near-term pressure, in the form of increased activity, saying it is actually surging. Looking at other modes, FTR Vice President of Rail and Intermodal Todd Tranausky said on the webcast that intermodal is going to be under more pressure than originally anticipated coming into 2020.
The State of Rail/Intermodal Markets. Volumes are down, but the future looks bright
September 13, 2019
In this webcast, our panel will provide a comprehensive update on the current state of the rail/intermodal markets and offer an in-depth look at the pain points shippers have been experiencing (service challenges, precision scheduled railroading (PSR), rates, capacity management) and offers shippers advice on how to prepare for the Q4 2019.
Rail / Intermodal Carriers Quest for Quality 2019: Long-haul service superstars
August 1, 2019
Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Rail/ Inter-modal Freight Carriers
2019 State of Logistics: Rail/Intermodal
July 11, 2019
Rail freight volumes trending down
9th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable Interview: Clear signs of progress in spite of challenges
June 6, 2019
Four of the nation’s top market analysts discuss volumes, rates, PSR implementation and recent service challenges in an effort to help shippers plot a clear course for the rest of 2019.
CSX Gives $91M Commitment to Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel Project
December 18, 2018
Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel expansion is back on track after CSX Transportation reversed its decision to pull out of the project, CSX has committed $91 million toward the project.
Growth in Intermodal Rail Leads to New Warehouse Real Estate
December 11, 2018
Trucking is by far the predominant mode of shipping in the U.S., but it has its constraints, from driver shortages to escalating costs and roadway congestion, and while freight matching technology is improving, it also has helped the intermodal industry move into its next evolution as well.
Intermodal Growth Starting to Pay Off with Inland Ports’ Development
December 11, 2018
According to new JLL research, a looming capacity shortage in the trucking industry, coupled with rail’s high efficiency, is causing logistics suppliers and transportation providers to turn their focus to intermodal for their supply chain solutions.
AAR reports U.S. rail carload and intermodal volume gains for week ending October 27
November 2, 2018
Rail carloads, at 268,535, were up 2.6% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 294,269, increased 6.1%.
8th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Work in progress
October 4, 2018
Volumes are strong and steady, service is improving, yet our panel of the nation’s foremost rail experts says that there’s still plenty of work to be done on the nation’s rails to help shippers fill what’s now a massive capacity need.
Rail/Intermodal: Exceptional service on the tracks
July 31, 2018
Learn about the 35th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Railroad and Intermodal Carriers.
Future Pricing Risks for Rail Shippers & Receivers Worrisome
June 13, 2018
Any logistics shipper planning facilities in or near major metro areas would be wise to think ahead and have competitive modes in place for future price negotiations with the rail oligarchy.