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Supply chain congestion weighs on US rail intermodal volumes
Labor and chassis shortages, as well as congestion in the wider supply chain, have contributed to lower U.S. intermodal traffic compared with a year ago.
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Freight railroads set green goals
Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern and the broader freight rail industry describe how they plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rail Roundup: Greenbrier hits 5,500 Q4 railcar orders; US rail traffic dips
Railcar manufacturer Greenbrier’s Q4 orders total over $530 million, plus U.S. weekly rail volumes dip on an intermodal traffic decline.
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Freight rail interests press officials not to overregulate
The Association of American Railroads responds to regulator’s inquiry about supply chain congestion, while GoRail advocates for regulation supporting freight rail industry growth.
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US rail traffic growth slows in July
The pace of U.S. rail volume growth slowed in July, according to Association of American Railroad data. But still expect intermodal growth through 2021 in…
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US rail volumes flat amid July Fourth holiday
U.S. rail traffic was flat year-over-year as the July Fourth weekend impacted volume comparisons. Also, Northwestern University released a report describing how freight rail handled…
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Daily Infographic: Railroads: Eco-friendly
Railroads are a responsible way to mitigate the transportation-related causes of climate change
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June carloads reflect an economy in ‘much better shape’
U.S. rail carloads showed strength in 19 of 20 commodity categories in June. Second-quarter intermodal traffic climbed 22% even with network congestion and equipment shortages…
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Chassis and labor shortages stymie ocean carriers, Class I railroads
Ocean carriers and Class I railroads both agree that chassis shortages are contributing to volume congestion. But solutions to relieve the congestion rely on multiple…
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US rail traffic climbed 28% in May despite supply chain constraints
U.S. rail volumes climbed nearly 30% in May from last year’s pandemic-induced troughs. Intermodal traffic has boosted rail volumes this year and could continue to…
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