National Grain and Feed Association
- Rail
‘Industries dependent upon the railroads’ service are forsaken’
The letter sent by the National Grain and Feed Association to regulators about subpar rail service is finding support among other rail industry stakeholders.
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USDA urges rail regulators ‘to take immediate action to improve service’
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants the Surface Transportation Board to move forward with proceedings that would address rail service for grain and agricultural products…
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Grain shippers want regulators to press railroads on service issues
The National Grain and Feed Association is asking the Surface Transportation Board to compel three Class I railroads to provide weekly and annual service updates.
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Railcar owners say demurrage charges could reduce delays of private railcars
Four shipper associations have asked the Surface Transportation Board to see if demurrage charges can be applied to privately owned railcars to improve the flow…
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AAR, Railinc and agricultural shippers create visibility portal
A portal to provide agricultural shippers with visibility for their covered hopper cars will help them conform to food safety transportation standards and prevent cross-contact…
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Shippers, unions, railroads take sides at Senate hearing
Rail stakeholders debate the legacy of precision scheduled railroading and the common carrier obligation.
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FMCSA clarifies, expands range of cargo included under HOS waiver
Fertilizer, food packaging, feed products now covered following industry requests.
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STB chief predicts legal challenges to railroad rate reform
Proposal providing relief for shippers could be rolled out next year.
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Rail shippers want more say in carrier operations
Grain shippers say Congress should take a "fresh look" at railroad policy.
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