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Freight rail and partners outline coronavirus responses
The rail industry will try to keep business as usual for as long as possible, according to recent notices to customers.
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North American intermodal traffic takes a hit
Intermodal volumes slump as the coronavirus cuts North American import and export volume.
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Intermodal
Forecasting intermodal in 2020
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.
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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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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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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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