A new report from the Intermodal Association of North America found international volumes helped intermodal freight author a turnaround in 2024.
Canadian National and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of Canada have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract, averting a strike that was slated to begin Tuesday. The union represents approximately 750 signals and communications employees across Canada. They have been working without a contract since Dec. 31, 2024. Montreal-based CN (NYSE: […]
Union Pacific reported profit 7% higher from a year ago, as rail freight volumes gained and operating margin improved.
Container volumes have not slowed in January, blowing out year-over-year comps.
At MARS meeting, the biggest U.S. Class 1 railroad also talks shipment security, Mexico business, and growth.
WASHINGTON — While global transportation transitions to a cleaner future fueled by alternative power sources, North American railroads have fewer good options outside of diesel fuel. “We love diesel; we like to take showers in diesel,” joked Michael Nicoletti, a partner at Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT), at “Toward Zero Emissions in Rail: Lessons Learned,” a […]
STB Chairman Robert Primus addressed the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers on Thursday.
While U.S. businesses look forward to 2025, the Association of American Railroads says policy and economic uncertainty tempers the year-ahead outlook.
Intermodal volumes are robust, even past peak retail season. What does it mean for 2025?
Direct ChassisLink Inc. announced it’s adding GPS tracking to its entire fleet of 53-foot domestic chassis.
CPKC and cold chain logistics specialist Americold will expand their strategic collaboration to co-development projects in Mexico.
Resilient consumer spending and a healthy jobs market underpinned record intermodal volumes through November, a new report finds, as the U.S. economy enjoys stable footing approaching 2025.
With the freight recession seemingly in the rearview mirror, FreightWaves’ transportation market experts advise on how to prepare for 2025.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is hopeful that Western rail service will improve, allowing it to layer higher contract pricing across record intermodal volumes.
Could intermodal be capping the truckload market’s potential breakout?
Schneider National announced it will begin an intermodal service connecting Mexico and Texas with the U.S. Southeast next month.
Tariffs, taxes, the FTC and food regulations are among the major issues.
With deep roots in the truckload space and a strong commitment to innovation, Werner has positioned itself as an intermodal leader across the North American markets.
Trinity Industries, which builds tank cars, covered hoppers and other freight cars saw lower revenue but higher profits on better railcar lease rates and improved efficiencies.
Hub Group reported year-over-year revenue decreases in its intermodal and logistics segments during the third quarter.
