Intermodal volumes begin 2021 with decent increases, reports IANA
February 25, 2021
Total January shipments—at 1,598,492—saw an 6.1% annual gain. Domestic containers—at 671,862—were up 8.1%, while trailers—at 105,611—were up 14.6%. All domestic equipment—at 777,473—was up 9.0%. ISO, or international, containers—at 821,019—saw a 3.5% increase.
3 International Transportation Trends Impacting Shippers in the First Half of 2018
September 20, 2018
When it comes to international transportation service providers - oftentimes the “service” aspect of the service provider is lost in the shuffle of price competitiveness and transactional management of daily shipments.
Best Practices to Reduce International Freight Spend
December 13, 2014
This white paper provides strategies to help Global Logistics Managers better manage and reduce international freight spend.
Norfolk Southern Crescent Corridor Project - Past, Present, Crescent
April 1, 2013
See how Norfolk Southern is working to help solve the nation's transportation crisis, relieve highway congestion, save fuel, improve safety, and protect the environment. The Crescent Corridor is Norfolk Southern's most ambitious public-private partnership.
Best Practices to Manage International Freight Spend
April 1, 2013
Many companies have switched operations to low cost suppliers—only to find that higher than expected transportation expenses outweighed the benefits. In fact, the logistics costs associated with operating a global supply chain can be 6 to 11 percent of revenue, roughly three to five times more than a domestic supply network.
The North American Freight Railroad Resurgence - Possible Prosperous Times Ahead?
April 1, 2013
Rail investments have often had a significant level of public investment. Investing public money in projects that would help a private company grow its revenues could be seen as a boondoggle. However, there are two such projects that I support, the National Gateway project and the Crescent Corridor.
Railroad shipping: AAR reports volumes are up again for week ending November 12
November 18, 2011
Carload volume—at 299,591—was up 0.5 percent annually and slightly ahead of the week ending November 5 at 298,465.