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There is a nostalgic romanticism attached to railroads, given their status as the first continental mass transit system for passengers and freight. But in the 21st century, rail transport is still a popular option for international trade. Standard gauge and broad gauge rail systems interconnect major cities throughout the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia and parts of Africa. While rail transport lacks the route flexibility and door-to-door convenience of trucks, it remains a thriving industry due to cost efficiency benefits, and its environmental friendliness compared to other transport options. More than 40% of freight within the U.S. is moved by railroads.
What Can We Learn From the Recent Surge in Railway Accidents?
The past few years have seen a worrying surge in railway accidents, particularly those involving hazardous materials. By analyzing the… Read More
Global logistics software group acquires US intermodal trucking company TMS provider
Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of Trinium Technologies, a leading provider of intermodal trucking transportation… Read More
AAPA urges dedicated funding for port infrastructure
To provide adequate resources for three key federal programs that help fund multimodal port-related infrastructure in the United States, the… Read More
project44 launches global parcel visibility
Addressing the growing market demands for real-time visibility, project44 has announced a new international and domestic parcel tracking and address… Read More
Port of Portland, BNSF Railway extend agreement at Terminal 6
Thanks to continued growth in moving container freight by rail through Terminal 6, the Port of Portland, Oregon, is continuing… Read More
SC Ports Handles Record July Container Volume
The South Carolina Ports Authority has announced that 200,594 TEUs were handled during the first month of fiscal year 2019,… Read More
Recognizing infrastructure’s role as a local economic anchor
In the race to grow their economies and create new jobs, localities frequently look far beyond their borders. Too often,… Read More
BluJay Solutions updates global trade network platform
BluJay Solutions, a provider of supply chain software and services, announces the release of BluJay Global Trade Network version 18.2…. Read More
Rock-It Cargo Secures Investment to Expand End Markets and Accelerate Growth
ATL Partners has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Rock-It Cargo, a provider of mission-critical international freight… Read More
Renewed US sanctions creates opportunities for China
President Donald Trump re-imposed sanctions on Iran last week, a consequence of his pulling the United States out of the… Read More
FY2018 Yields Cargo Record at Port of Virginia
Driven by an increase in imports, The Port of Virginia completed fiscal year 2018 (FY18) having handled 2.8 million TEUs, which… Read More
US to Make Roadway Infrastructure Improvements in Chelsea, Massachusetts
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million… Read More
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