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T.J. Coveyou

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How to Take Advantage of Intermodal Transportation

Mixing truckload, less-than-truckload, and rail options allows shippers to create efficient intermodal solutions.

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Intermodal Efficiencies

Intermodal allows shippers to cut transportation costs without sacrificing service.

Felecia Stratton

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All Aboard a Modal Conversion

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Mark Hogan

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Have You Seen That 584-Page ‘Map’ Yet?

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act steps up surety bond requirements for freight brokers.

Jeffrey R. Brashares

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Intermodal Transportation's Strategic Advantage

Intermodal shipping offers benefits such as reduced transportation costs, reduced carbon emissions, and safety.

Kurt Nagle

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Improving America's Ports: A Vital Step in U.S. Economic Recovery

Investing in port infrastructure allows long-term job creation so the U.S. can lead in international trade and commerce.

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Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure: Building Hope for the Future

U.S. industry confronts a failing transportation system and looming capacity crunch. New legislation may help.

Michael Breen

Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management

Northeast Florida: America’s Logistics Center Drives Global Business

Jacksonville, Florida’s transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and available land makes it an attractive site for businesses siting new locations for logistics services and manufacturing, writes Michael Breen of JAXUSA Partnership.

Economic Development, Transportation Infrastructure

Alaska: Logistics at the Global Crossroads

Logistics providers operating in Alaska brave rough terrain and extreme weather conditions to serve the state’s residents and industries, which include seafood, oil and gas, and timber.

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Sharing the Load

Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.

Keith Biondo

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

America’s Hardened Arteries

The United States lags behind other nations in transportation policy and infrastructure funding, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.

Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail

Resilient…Responsive…Determined: Rails Focus on the Future

At the annual RailTrends conference, industry experts shared insight on trends, opportunities, and challenges facing North American railroads.

Bill Johnson

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Ports and Shippers Prepare for the Post-Panamax Age

The Panama Canal expansion, to be completed in 2015, will impact global commerce and affect trade patterns to the U.S. East Coast. Ports such as PortMiami are preparing themselves to accept the new class of mega cargo ships, says Bill Johnson of PortMiami.

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Rail Intermodal: Where Rail Meets Road

Shippers such as Ste. Michelle, Welch’s, and Michaels Stores are using intermodal transportation to move freight quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.

Economic Development, Panama Canal, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure

Southeast Ports: What’s on the Horizon?

Looking out to 2015, anticipation is swirling about the Panama Canal's expansion and impact on U.S. trade. Among southeastern ports and shippers, that wave of anticipation has already made landfall.

Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Transportation Infrastructure

Canada Trade: Driving Growth Northward

Increasing demand for U.S. goods in Canada represents a positive sign for the economies of both countries. But keeping cross-border shipments moving requires building smart and savvy logistics partnerships.

Intermodal, Site Selection

Intermodal: More Than Roads and Rails

Intermodal rail facilities located around the United States allow shippers to save transportation costs and move goods efficiently. Transportation infrastructure, a skilled workforce, logistics service providers, and affordable utilities support the manufacturing and distribution facilities located in these intermodal hubs.

Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Economic Development: Pulling the Right Strings

Many state governments support transportation and logistics infrastructure development and legislation that facilitate business retention, investment, and expansion. Economic development efforts in Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Utah, and Wisconsin demonstrate a variety of approaches to supporting in-state businesses.

Economic Development, Transportation Infrastructure

Logistics in Alaska: Taming the Last Frontier

Shipping products to and within Alaska poses challenges and presents opportunities for transportation service providers such as Carlile Transportation Systems, Lynden Logistics, and Alaska Air Cargo.

Keith Biondo

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management

A Lost Art?

Today's supply chain professionals are tough, practical, and undeterred by the specter of failure, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Tiger Grants: Road Work Ahead?

The Department of Transportation's third set of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants provides funding for a range of projects.

Intermodal, Rail

Improving Rail Infrastructure: On the Right Track

Railroads continue to ramp up capital spending on infrastructure and equipment, leading to new intermodal services that prompt more shippers – and motor carriers – to adopt multimodal approaches.

Felecia Stratton

Intermodal

Intermodal: A Means, Not an End 

Intermodal shipping reduces transport costs by rationalizing long-haul bulk moves between road, barge, rail, and occasionally air, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.

Stephen Hamilton

Intermodal

Is Intermodal Right For You? 

ChemLogix’s Stephen Hamilton explains why limited truck capacity and fuel costs make intermodal an attractive transportation alternative.

Intermodal, Ports, Rail

Intermodal Inroads

Carriers, port authorities, and other service providers are working to keep intermodal going strong. Here’s a look at some of the newest developments in intermodal transportation around North America.

Gil Carmichael

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Embracing Interstate 2.0: A Rail-based Transportation Vision 

Gil Carmichael, founding chairman of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver, explains how the United States can create new economic vitality by producing a safe, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly multimodal transportation policy in which rail once again plays a dominant role.

Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail

U.S. Intermodal Gets a Lift: America’s Great Rail Sites & Services

Intermodal connections help shippers move product quickly and efficiently. Get on track with some locations, utilities, and service providers that are helping intermodal grow.

Christopher Chung

Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure

Efficient Use of State Resources Keeps Transportation Flowing

Christopher Chung, CEO of the Missouri Partnership, describes how Missouri's efficient use of state resources results in efficient transportation that does not compromise safety or customer satisfaction.

Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure

Supply Chain Gain: Site Smarts

Where you locate a logistics facility can greatly influence how well your supply chain runs.

Transportation Infrastructure

On the Road: Cross-Country Running

Driving across the United States presents insights into the nation’s manufacturing, energy, transportation, and sustainability developments.

Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure

Economic Development Outlook: Focus on 2011

Does lingering uncertainty about economic conditions, freight demands, and funding sources pose a threat to industrial real estate development and transportation infrastructure projects?

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Transport Funding: Who Gets the Big Piece of Pie?

The U.S. Department of Transportation's second round of stimulus funding for infrastructure development exposes a widening gap between U.S. roads, rails, and bridges and government special interests.

Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Rail

How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal For Refrigerated Freight

The emergence of refrigerated container units provides more cost-effective rail and intermodal shipping for perishable and temperature-sensitive goods.

Air Cargo, Transportation Management, Transportation Infrastructure

How to Ship Air Freight in Alaska

Moving cargo by air in Alaska requires expertise in transportation and logistics management.

Keith Biondo

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Elephants Chasing TIGERs

The latest round of Department of Transportation TIGER grants continues the spending bias for passenger and other non-freight initiatives.

Air Cargo, Middle East, Asia, Intermodal, Global Economy, Utilities, Latin America

Global Logistics—October 2010

Russia developing a super-heavy cargo plane; Suppliers cannot meet Northern Europe's demand for wind power equipment; United Arab Emirates top re-exporter of rice; Outsourcing grows in Brazil; FedEx Express expands expedited offerings in China; Luxembourg-based 3PL introduces new multimodal hanging garment container to Australian apparel industry.

3PL, Economic Development, Utilities, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management

Great Logistics Sites: Supply Chain Central

Here is a look at the attributes that rank high on the list for any company seeking a location for supply chain activities.

Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail

Reassessing Rail Reregulation

Will rail reregulation untie captive shippers but tie up rail productivity?

Air Cargo, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management

Trends—October 2010

U.S. transportation spending lags, according to Transportation Performance Indexes; International air cargo traffic increases; Ocean volumes rise; Large corporations band together to help smaller suppliers sell goods and services to global companies.

Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Global Economy, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure

Global Logistics—September 2010

Mexico Taxes U.S. Imports, Audi's carbon friendly cars and carbon friendly transportation, Australia labors over transportation expansion, UPS opens health care logistics hubs in Singapore and China, U.S. football imports from China

Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure

Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridor: North America’s Energy and Agricultural Heartland

Spanning the U.S. heartland and reaching into Canada and Mexico, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance corridor links North America’s vital agricultural and industrial communities.

Cross-border Trade, Canada, Security, Transportation Infrastructure

Ties That Bind: Sewing Up  U.S.-Canada Trade

A steady stream of goods passing north and south across the U.S.-Canada border stitches the two nations tightly together, complicated by factors such as customs regulations, security protocols, data exchange, and infrastructure projects.

Air Cargo, 3PL, Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management

Trends—July 2010

21st annual State of Logistics Report: Beating the Recession; Making dollars and Sense out of Jabulanis and Vuvuzelas; Mergers and Acquisitions Show signs of Recovery

John Patton

3PL, Intermodal

Giving Intermodal the Green Light

A combined truck-and-rail transport approach cuts costs and offers environmental benefits, writes John Patton of Trinity Transport Inc.

John A. Evans

Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Growing Together: Promoting Government and Industry Collaboration

Logistics leaders can make a difference when they actively collaborate with the government on regulatory issues, workforce training, and infrastructure development, writes John A. Evans, Evans Distribution Systems.

Global Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure

Let's Go Europe: Touring Transportation Best Practices

U.S. companies exploring uncharted markets to expand their global presence might consider taking a second pass through Europe for a fresh perspective on transportation best practices.

Intermodal, Ports

On the Road | Elizabeth, New Jersey: On the Waterfront

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly visits New Jersey's Port Elizabeth, one of the East Coast's busiest intermodal ports.

Air Cargo, Transportation Infrastructure

On the Road | Piedmont Triad, North Carolina: Visions of an Aerotropolis

Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, home to a new FedEx hub and growing Aerotropolis.

Intermodal, Rail, Specialized Logistics

On the Road | Morris, Illinois: Plastics, Pellets, and Pallets

A&R Logistics' Morris, Ill., dry bulk intermodal facility specializes in hauling plastics. Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours the operation.

Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure

Paving The Path To Progress

Public-private partnerships fund transportation projects and make infrastructure improvement a priority.

Intermodal, Ocean, Rail

Trends—January 2010

Regional shortline railroads introduce intermodal shippers to marine rail solutions; Highway report ranks state highway systems; UPS exec offers insight on supply chain trends for 2010; FedEx Freight partners with Vision Industries to test a hybrid heavy-duty tractor; Clorox address hazardous materials concerns; Import cargo volumes rise at retail container ports

Loading Dock, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management

Streamlining Supply Chains During Widespread Port Congestion

Hub Group’s customer-focused approach led by dedicated, problem-solving freight engineers provides exactly what shippers need when faced with even the most challenging conditions.

Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure

Great Logistics Sites Shaping the Future

From access to ports and infrastructure, readily available workers, and proximity to millions of consumers, logistics sites deliver and build on advantages. Here's how organizations support their continued success.

LeRoy Burcroff

E-commerce, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure

Creating a Business-Friendly Environment

Here are four ways to create a logistics-friendly business climate that is a win-win for municipalities and developers alike.

Thomas Griffin

Intermodal, Customer Service, Supply Chain

CRM System Brings Ease of Use and Multimodal Benefits - DLS Worldwide

DLS Worldwide’s CRM System provides customers with a simple interface in which shippers can find multimodal quoting, booking and reporting, shipment tracking, and invoice management with online payment options.

Intermodal, Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain

Intermodal's High Five

Full-year results for intermodal freight are the strongest in five years, finds the Intermodal Association of North America's (IANA) Q4 and year-end Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report.

Intermodal, Rail, Transportation

NS Makes Tracks to Atlanta

Norfolk Southern Corporation plans to move its headquarters from Virginia to Fulton County, Atlanta, joining other transportation heavyweights such as Delta Air Lines and UPS in leveraging Atlanta's major transportation hub. NS is investing $575 million in the move, which it says will create 850 new jobs.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure

Low Bridge, Everybody Down!

As the historic Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary, it’s also enjoying another milestone: commercial traffic volume that’s five times higher than in recent years.

Intermodal, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment

Deploying an End-to-End Solution for a Manufacturer’s Product Launch

Faced with a considerable supply chain challenge—a large-scale product launch in the middle of the pandemic—Hub Group took a holistic, end-to-end approach—from drayage to fulfillment—to help its client.

Bob Tuchek

Intermodal, Rail, Transportation

Rail Transportation: What Shippers Need to Focus On

Rail rates are one area in which shippers, through proper management, can yield cost savings and minimize typical rail rate increases. A shipper needs to understand which lanes are competitive versus non-competitive.

Michelle Comerford

Intermodal, Ocean, Ports

Inland Ports: An Efficient Alternative

For many U.S. manufacturers and distributors scouting new locations, inland ports are emerging as a commercially viable solution.

Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology

Conviction, Clarity, Compassion

A leadershp profile of Robert Sappio, CEO, SeaCube Container Leasing.

Intermodal, Logistics, Trucking

2019 Top 100 Truckers

The 2019 Top 100 Truckers list offers a snapshot of the trucking segment—from large truckload and LTL carriers with global inroads to niche-specific regional haulers that get their white gloves dirty delivering to the final mile.

Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking

Intermodal Transport: Finding the Road to the Right Track

This story provides an update on the state of intermodal transportation in the U.S., including the conditions driving shippers to make greater use of intermodal, moves the railroads are making to improve service, and the factors that help to determine whether a shipment should go intermodal or over the road.

3PL, Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain

Bye, a la Mode

Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

A Fresh Look at Intermodal

With driver shortage and capacity issues affecting trucking, once wary shippers are taking a different view of rail intermodal.

Rob Kriewaldt

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure

We Must Be 'Smart' About the Future of Infrastructure - WSI

Warehouses who use this philosophy to create disciplined, rigorous strategies were able to achieve superior results.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure

New Jersey, Rhode Island: Highways to Hell

The nation's top-performing, most cost-effective highways can be found in North Dakota, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, and South Carolina, according to the latest edition of the Reason Foundation Annual Highway Report.

Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain

Intermodal Delivers in 2017

Intermodal shows growth in 2017.

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure

U.S. Infrastructure: Will It Finally Be Fixed?

Crumbling U.S. transportation infrastructure gets worse every year, and failure to address it soon will leave us in the midst of a crisis we can’t dig out of. There’s no more time to sit on our hands; it’s up to the U.S. government and the private sector to act before we reach a point of no return.

Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure

Cold Cuts: Refrigerated Transport’s Global Forecast

Globalization and technological advancements in refrigerated transportation systems and equipment are driving increased demand for temperature-controlled food across the globe.

Intermodal, Global Logistics, Technology

Does Multimodal Logistics Have a Future in Europe?

When it comes to multimodal logistics moving freight by combining two or more transport modes Europe still lags the more advanced U.S. market, but has made steady progress, according to Colliers International's latest industrial research for the EMEA.

Global Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure

Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief

From recent mergers and acquisitions to philanthropy initiatives, here’s what’s new and notable in the supply chain.

Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain

International Intermodal: Containers on the Move

This story examines some of the challenges that are slowing the flow of intermodal containers, and also looks at some technology solutions that help to improve the situation.

Intermodal, Cross-Docking, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing

New Multimodal Hub in Georgia Provides Supply Chain Solutions

Tradition Logistics’ new facility in Savannah, Georgia, provides supply chain and logistics solutions, from inventory management to distribution and e-commerce fulfillment.

Air Cargo, Alaska, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Specialized Logistics

Alaska: Inspiring Awe and Innovation

In this 10th edition of our Alaska supplement, we explore the state's beauty, resources, and the challenges presented by its location, geography, and climate. The logistics providers that excel in this state rely on grit, dedication, and expertise to move products to, from, and within the state safely and efficiently.

Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation

Alaska: North To The Future

A mix of experienced logistics service providers, resilient infrastructure, flexible transportation options, and a seasoned workforce combine to make Alaska a land of promise for companies doing business with the state.

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