rail intermodal
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Maritime
FMCSA issues intermodal chassis inspection waiver
Move aimed at preventing possible container transportation emergency.
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Container
Projects at Savannah and Charleston ports make progress
Dredging efforts and rail capacity expansions at the Southeastern U.S. ports are part of a broader regional strategy to capture more Midwest-bound container traffic on…
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Container
Intermodal volumes will take months to improve, panel predicts
The fourth quarter of 2020 or the first quarter of 2021 might be when the intermodal sector will see some volume growth. But truck capacity,…
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Container
Coronavirus takes aim at North American rail traffic
North American rail volumes last week were approaching levels normally seen during Christmas and New Year’s, according to the Association of American Railroads.
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News
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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News
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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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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