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Supply chain congestion weighs on US rail intermodal volumes
Labor and chassis shortages, as well as congestion in the wider supply chain, have contributed to lower U.S. intermodal traffic compared with a year ago.
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Rail Roundup: Greenbrier hits 5,500 Q4 railcar orders; US rail traffic dips
Railcar manufacturer Greenbrier’s Q4 orders total over $530 million, plus U.S. weekly rail volumes dip on an intermodal traffic decline.
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Daily Infographic: The world’s 10 longest railway networks
The world's 10 longest railway networks
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US rail traffic growth slows in July
The pace of U.S. rail volume growth slowed in July, according to Association of American Railroad data. But still expect intermodal growth through 2021 in…
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US rail volumes flat amid July Fourth holiday
U.S. rail traffic was flat year-over-year as the July Fourth weekend impacted volume comparisons. Also, Northwestern University released a report describing how freight rail handled…
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Port of New Orleans sees bump in breakbulk cargo
The Port of New Orleans reported a 4% increase in breakbulk cargo volume in May, fueled by steel and general cargo.
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Chassis and labor shortages stymie ocean carriers, Class I railroads
Ocean carriers and Class I railroads both agree that chassis shortages are contributing to volume congestion. But solutions to relieve the congestion rely on multiple…
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Dwindling dwell: How Class I railroads are addressing supply chain congestion
Reducing dwell times for equipment and at the terminals is one way the Class I railroads are seeking to relieve systemwide supply chain congestion, according…
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US rail traffic climbed 28% in May despite supply chain constraints
U.S. rail volumes climbed nearly 30% in May from last year’s pandemic-induced troughs. Intermodal traffic has boosted rail volumes this year and could continue to…
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USDA shares forecasts for grain and farm exports
he U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting lower export volumes for corn, wheat and soybeans for the 2021-2022 crop year. The agency also expects record…
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