Moody’s says rail volumes could slip 15% or more in 2020. Meanwhile, IANA confirms declines in international intermodal volumes in the first quarter.
Kristy Knichel keeps a level head while growing the business her father started.
If not enough 0.5% low sulfur fuel is available after Jan. 1. 2020 ships may resort to using more expensive 0.1% sulfur fuel used today in emission control areas.
Executives at North America’s major railroads are making the case that intermodal service will be more reliable and consistent after a year of major service changes. This comes as weakness in the industrial economy makes consumer-driven freight more important than ever to the railroads. Collectively known as precision scheduled railroading, the efficiency drives have made […]
Market Voice Jim Blaze writes about rail intermodal and what is happening to this area of the railroad sector.
Customers in some cases can move back and forth between the rails and the roads, and how brokers deal with that was the subject of an IANA panel discussion.
Jim Filter of Schneider says he’s seeing benefits from CSX paring back its footprint and focusing on a smaller range of lanes.
A panel of experts from all sides of the market confronts the driver squeeze, and says productivity improvements could be like adding new drivers.
