FreightWaves Flashback 1972: Tropicana employs rail-sea shipping for its citrus exports
1972: Tropicana is now exporting around 70,000 shipping tons annually with 90% going to Western Europe.
1972: Tropicana is now exporting around 70,000 shipping tons annually with 90% going to Western Europe.
Governments must support vital supply chains. A big part of that is for all branches and levels of government to put aside partisanship and petty bickering and work for the good of the nation and its people.
Should the railroads pare the number of types of railcars? Jim Blaze explores this topic.
FreightWaves Market Expert Mike Baudendistel writes about the issues impacting rail intermodal in 2020, and the ongoing battle between the railroads and the trucking industry.
Railroads once carried much of the fresh produce across the U.S. Can they do it again? Jim Blaze explores the topic in his latest commentary.
FreightWaves SONAR has new information for subscribers.
Jim Blaze writes about the potential of short-haul intermodal traffic on the North American Class 1 railroads.
Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking.
Railroad market voice Jim Blaze writes about technological advances that are making railroads’ capital expenditures on infrastructure more efficient.
Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?