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Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
J.B. Hunt, BNSF Launch Intermodal Service Offering
J.B. Hunt and BNSF have launched a new intermodal service to address the service-sensitive highway freight needs of customer supply chains.
Shippers are Looking for Long-Term Contracts Again
As many of the worst-case scenarios in the supply chain have not panned out, many shippers are more comfortable discussing long-term contracts with carriers, says BlueGrace Logistics executive.
Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers band together to establish the WWEX Group
A trio of well-known logistics services providers—Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, and Unishippers—announced they are collaborating on what they called a new corporate identity entitled WWEX Group, that will ensure customers have access to whatever part of the market they...

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Growth in Intermodal Rail Leads to New Warehouse Real Estate
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Intermodal News

CSX Plans to Sell 650 Miles of ‘Non-Core’ Rail Segments
CSX's decision to market these non-core properties, six additional rail segments totaling approximately 650 miles, follows a detailed evaluation of each line and its potential to be operated more efficiently by a highly qualified third party.

CSX Back On Track: First-Quarter Profits Jump to $695 Million
After CSX Chief Executive James Foote undertook an “apology tour” to sell CSX’s shipping customers on the turnaround efforts, the company has doubled its net profit in the first quarter and showed big gains in its service performance.

360° View Behind a CSX Intermodal Freight Move
Go Behind the Freight Move and see how an intermodal shipment is delivered from point A to point B in panoramic 360° views, follow a container from the road to the rail and soar high above an intermodal terminal and watch as trucks and trains work together to move freight efficiently across the U.S.

Almost Every 3 Hours in the USA a Person or Vehicle Collides With a Train
CSX in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and other organizations is observing the first national Rail Safety Week from September 24-30, 2017, with the goal of raising awareness rail safety education and empower the general public to keep themselves safe near highway-rail grade crossings and railroad rights-of-way.

CSX’s New Intermodal Rail Terminal Connects Pittsburgh, PA to Locations across North America
The CSXT-partner operated Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal opened on September 6, 2017, providing freight shippers a brand new transportation option to move freight to and from western Pennsylvania.

BMW, South Carolina Ports & Norfolk Southern Collaboration Creates Unique Intermodal Solution
BMW’s collaboration with South Carolina Ports and Norfolk Southern creates a unique intermodal solution that eliminates truck moves, improves its sustainability efforts and subsequently spurs manufacturing efficiently in a growing region.

Adding Intermodal to Your Portfolio
Offering greater capacity, increased lane options and improved reliability, shippers should consider Intermodal Rail as part of a robust transportation portfolio.

Solar Eclipse: Before You Look Up Look Around
There are plenty of good places to see the incredible Solar Eclipse today, near train tracks isn't one of them.

Carolina Connector Intermodal Rail Terminal
The Carolina Connector is a gateway connecting eastern North Carolina to CSX’s expansive railway system, and in July 2016, the state of North Carolina, the Carolinas Gateway Partnership and CSX proudly announced Rocky Mount, North Carolina, as the home for a new intermodal rail terminal known as the Carolina Connector, or CCX.

Supply Chain Trends
A pool of over 150 supply chain professionals were asked about their transportation plans, challenges and opportunities for growth in 2017, the results provide insight into a wide range of issues and shed light on what supply chain managers plan to focus on in the coming year.

Practical Steps for Highway to Intermodal Rail Conversion
Learn how to increase access to capacity, reduce transportation costs and mitigate exposure to future trucking regulations.

On The Right Track – CSX Featured On Mad Money
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money talks about how he believes that executives matter and have a pronounced impact on organizations, noting that E. Hunter Harrison is the leader needed to drive transformational change in the rail industry.

Schneider and CSX Agree on New Rail Contract
Schneider has agreed to a new multiyear agreement with CSX Transportation under which the railroad will continue to serve as one of Schneider’s primary rail providers, the agreement sustains the ability for Schneider to serve the Eastern United States as the demand for intermodal transportation increases.

CSX Close to Naming Hunter Harrison CEO
CSX Corp. may install Hunter Harrison as chief executive officer as early as next week as the railroad and an activist shareholder move closer to ending an impasse over Harrison’s compensation, people familiar with the matter said.

Your Guide to Upcoming Trucking Regulations
A guide to understanding and navigating the driver shortage and trucking regulations.

CSXT Intermodal Now Serving 13 More Destinations from Memphis, Tennessee
With the efficiency of double-stacked intermodal trains, led by blue and gold locomotives, CSXT Intermodal is adding a touch of gold to the Memphis blues.

CSX Calls Special Meeting in Light of Extraordinary Mantle Ridge and Hunter Harrison Requests
CSX Corporation yesterday announced that its Board of Directors has called a special meeting of shareholders to seek shareholder guidance on certain extraordinary requests of Mantle Ridge and Hunter Harrison.

Intermodal Market is in a Decent Spot Early into 2017
FTR’s Intermodal Competitive Index rose again in October to a reading of 5.26, with the updated October reading reflecting continued moderately favorable conditions affecting the intermodal segment, and while intermodal rates are still lower than a year ago, they have started to show some improvement.

Canadian Pacific CEO Exit Sends CSX Shares Soaring
The Canadian railroad reported earnings that missed expectations, but the real intrigue came from the announcement that CEO Hunter Harrison would retire early.

Yusen Logistics’ Bailey Elected Chairman of IANA
The board of directors of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has elected Adriene Bailey, Chief Strategy Officer, Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., as its chairman for 2017.


Featured Companies

American Trucking Associations
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our…
OnAsset Intelligence
OnAsset Intelligence Inc. is the global leader in airborne asset tracking services. The company manufactures wireless devices that monitor all modes of transit including land, sea and air. Products and services include SENTRY wireless hardware and the Vision™ Monitoring Platform.…
Con-way
Con-way Inc. is a $5.6 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. Con-way is an industry leader in the transportation and logistics industry and delivers industry-leading services through its primary operating companies of Con-way Freight, Con-way…
XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company provides services for truckload brokerage and transportation, last mile logistics, engineered supply chain solutions,…
Esri
Esri inspires and enables people to positively impact their future through a deeper, geographic understanding of the changing world around them. Esri has cultivated collaborative relationships with partners who share our commitment to solving Earth’s most pressing challenges with…
FreightCenter
FreightCenter.com is a full-service freight logistics company whose primary focus is using web-based tools to help both businesses and individuals with their freight shipping needs. Using FreightCenter enables customers to compare rates from different carriers, book online, and track…
ABF
Exceptional personal service and renowned expertise set us apart from the competition. The premier freight shipping companies of ABF Freight and ABF Logistics go the extra mile day in and day out so our customers can have total confidence in…
PSA International
PSA is a leading global port group and a trusted partner to cargo stakeholders around the world. With flagship operations in Singapore and Antwerp, PSA’s portfolio comprises a network of over 50 coastal, rail and inland terminals in 19 countries.
CSX
CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation’s leading transportation suppliers. The company’s rail and intermodal businesses provide rail-based transportation services including traditional rail service and the transport of intermodal containers…
BNSF Logistics
BNSF Logistics is an industry-leading transportation intermediary, committed to providing value to each of our customers through professional acumen, entrepreneurial drive, and individual commitment. We are one of the fastest growing 3PLs in North America and pride ourselves on service…
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