Latest posts about Rail
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25th Annual State of Logistics: It’s complicated
July 1, 2014
Rollercoaster demand levels and uneven freight volumes in 2013 created havoc in one of the more complicated years on record. In 2014, shippers will need to manage with all the savvy and experience that they can muster to get the capacity they need at a rate that’s fair.
Ten Years After: The Second Intermodal Revolution
June 30, 2014
A White Paper Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads and the Intermodal Association of North America.
Rail & Intermodal Providers Continue Their Service Promises to Shippers
June 30, 2014
Through record-high investments and a keen focus on service, rail and intermodal providers are still delivering on their service promise to shippers - and doing it with improved efficiency.
China Wants To Build a Rail Line to USA
June 29, 2014
Chinese experts 'in discussions' over building high-speed Beijing-US railway - 'China-Russia-Canada-America line' would run for 13,000km across Siberia and pass under Bering Strait through 200km tunnel.
The Logistics of Transporting Wind Turbines
March 1, 2014
Reducing Inefficiencies, Costs and Community Impact by Streamlining the Supply Chain.
2014 Rate Outlook: Ready to corral costs?
January 1, 2014
With the exception of parcel, freight transportation rates will only make incremental gains in 2014. However, our top market analysts tell us that controlling total landed costs by using a variety of modes is now imperative.
Transportation & Logistics Companies Reap the Benefits of U.S. Shale Gas Boom, Says PwC US
November 14, 2013
As the shale energy revolution is gaining speed in the U.S., transportation and logistics companies are experiencing an immediate and dramatic impact, according to a new PwC US report, Shale Energy: A potential game changer – Implications for the US transportation & logistics industry.
Will the U.S. Government Shutdown Impact Transportation?
September 30, 2013
All eyes are on Congress regarding funding to keep the U.S. government open. If the government does shutdown, between 800,000 and 2.1 million employees across the federal government will not be at work. This will include some who work to keep our freight moving safely across the country and the world.
The New State of Logistics: Rail
July 16, 2013
Much like a top athlete perfecting his craft, the railroad sector has stayed ahead of its competitors by focusing on the fundamentals. On the rails, it’s been strong service and reliability, two basics that never go out of style. And because of this hyper-focus, the sector has seen domestic intermodal volumes return to pre-recession levels and carloads trending in the right direction, down only 2 percent on a year-to-date basis.
“Modal Agnostic” - Seeking Capacity When and Where it Makes the Most Economic Sense
July 16, 2013
Today’s savviest logistics practitioners are driving out costs from the transportation system and creating new “omni-channel” distribution networks designed to take advantage of customers’ changing buying habits. The results of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ 24th Annual State of Logistics Report, co-sponsored by Penske Logistics, shows that the sharpest logistics management professionals are saving their companies millions in transport, warehouse, and shipping costs.
Rail & Intermodal Continue to Improve Service and Create Value for Shippers
June 22, 2013
Rail and intermodal continue to improve service and create value for shippers despite an uneven economy engulfed in an atmosphere of political uncertainty. Our panel of top analysts maintains that the railroads are only looking at extending their lead.
Is Your Logistics Provider a Strategic Partner in Your Supply Chain Operations?
May 19, 2013
You make your business decisions on the best information you can. But it’s easy to be held back by assumptions that don’t always hold up. Busting the following two major myths and constituent assumptions will help you make the best decisions you can with regard to choosing a logistics company.
NASSTRAC Study Takes a Wide Look at Shipper Insights
April 19, 2013
A recently released study from the National Shippers Strategic Council (NASSTRAC), entitled “Freight Transportation 2013,” revealed many interesting takeaways on various links of today’s supply chain operations and performance.
Freight Transportation 2013: State of the Industry Report
April 19, 2013
This report explores shippers’ perspectives of emerging trends in the freight transportation industry. It addresses issues related to business strategy, collaboration practices, carrier selection, rates, capacity, mode selection, outsourcing, advocacy issues, technology, sustainability, and more.
CSX Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal Overview
April 2, 2013
The Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal is truly a state-of-the-art facility unlike any the world has seen before. It's a revolution in rail that serves the millions of Americans who rely on the products carried on CSX's intermodal network.