In this final part of the three-part series, the author looks at what steps need to be taken to successfully implement precision railroading.
CSX beats estimates as coal volumes post strong gains, but increasing share in intermodal is the railroad’s next plan.
Arkansas-based motor carrier sees driver wages up 18%, but it aims to recoup those costs through new shipper contracts.
Rail seems to be benefiting from higher diesel prices and capacity constraints with SONAR data suggesting more loads are shifting to intermodal in shorter lengths of haul.
BNSF announced that former chief executive Matthew Rose will retire from a his role as executive chairman of the largest freight railroad in the U.S. effective next April, and more in Today’s Pickup.
Long-serving railroad man led BNSF through acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway.
The debt rating agency sees some drawbacks to the process, but is otherwise strongly in support of the growing trend.
Largest U.S. intermodal rail carrier sees uptick in domestic containers and trailers as trucking capacity remains tight.
Port aims for new on-dock rail facility to handle increased container throughput and meet clean-air goals.
The Southern California International Gateway is no nearer completion 13 years after it was first proposed.
Peak shipping season is just starting and experts see no let up in freight demand.
Delays by other railroads in implementing PTC is the basis for BNSF to request a delay in its end-year deadline.
U.S. Xpress goes public; retail sales numbers explode for May; BNSF seeks positive train control delay; Brussels airport goes to blockchain for air cargo management; American LNG exports expected to benefit the entire economy.
As blockchain technology works its way into the transportation ecosystem, there is remains plenty to learn about its potential, but its success will depend on multiple parties working together.
BNSF hauls more coal than any other railroad, but the future of American coal production and consumption is an open question. Is BNSF heavily exposed to downside risk or will it be the last coal carrier standing?
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) recently became the first Class I railroad to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) recently became the first Class I railroad to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
