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Rail
Commentary: Will railroad reefer traffic ever return?
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.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Uncertain contract status leads DHL to issue notice of potential layoffs in Michigan
DHL has issued layoff notices for 134 workers in Detroit as it seeks to renegotiate a contract with a supplier. Also, Amazon ditches delivery providers,…
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Canada
CN moves to shut down Eastern Canada rail network amid blockades
Canadian National begins “disciplined and progressive” shutdown of eastern network and plans to halt all transcontinental service in response to anti-pipeline protests as impact hits…
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News
US rail traffic maintains slump amid global trade uncertainties
Year-to-date U.S. rail volumes are still sluggish, and the effect of the coronavirus on intermodal volumes remains unclear.
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Container
Why shippers should consider rail and intermodal services
When responding to requests for proposals in the contract bidding process, rail and intermodal service providers should tout not only their competitive pricing but why…
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Toyota details logistics plan for Tacoma plant in Guanajuato
Toyota Motor Corp. opened its new $700 million Tacoma pickup assembly factory in central Mexico last month, aiming to use a combination of rail and…
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AskWaves
What is rail intermodal?
Rail intermodal is the transportation method of moving freight on the earth’s surface by two modes, by railroad and also by truck. The freight can…
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Intermodal
Commentary: Is intermodal over as a growth story?
Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking.
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Rail
Commentary: Is the Alameda Rail Corridor in financial danger?
Jim Blaze writes about the Alameda Corridor in Los Angeles, that takes some of the freight from the harbor to distribution centers. Is it still…
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Chart of the Week
Intermodal rail outperforms trucking in October
The rails managed to increase rates while trucking rates continued to compress in October.
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