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Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Intermodal Rail: Moving in the Right Direction
As the demand for supply chain efficiency and speed rises, companies are investing in intermodal rail infrastructure and repairs throughout the United States.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Intermodal Transportation: Rise and Shine
The use of intermodal transportation by shippers continues to grow. Here’s how shippers use intermodal to cut costs and mitigate risk.
Intermodal, Economic Development, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Riding the Rails
In today's high-speed logistics infrastructure, rail represents a key component of the intermodal framework.
Intermodal, 3PL, Economic Development, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Intermodal, Industry Associations, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
Intermodal, Health Care Logistics, Automotive Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Trends—November 2013
Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S. domestic intermodal surpasses international as growth driver.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure
Site Selection: The Rise of Intermodal
Transporting goods via truck and rail services offers shippers economy and efficiency benefits. Site selection teams evaluating intermodal sites also consider factors such as labor, transportation infrastructure, and utility costs.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Intermodal, 3PL, Distribution, Utilities, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
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.
Humanitarian Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Sustainability, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Noted: The Supply Chain In Brief
From recent mergers and acquisitions to the largest heavy-duty electric truck deployment to date, here’s what’s new and notable in the supply chain.
Intermodal, Logistics, Sustainability
The (Not So) Hidden Benefits of Intermodal
In a climate of supply chain disruption and congestion, intermodal continues to provide a cost-effective option for long-haul shipments, offering invaluable capacity during a crunch.
Intermodal, Agriculture Logistics
Idaho Sprouts Its First Intermodal Terminal
Pocatello, Idaho, recently welcomed the Savage Rail Port of Southern Idaho, the state's first intermodal hub, to the area.
Train or Truck? Ocean or Air? Choosing the Right Mode
A survey of the factors that influence mode selection, both in ordinary times and in the hyper-challenging COVID era.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
Intermodal Meets the Moment
Intermodal has endured as a low-cost, efficient and eco-friendly shipping option through changing conditions and evolving preferences over the years. Some standouts in intermodal help the market grow and thrive.
Intermodal Bounces Back
Strong intermodal volumes will continue as retailers replenish their inventories, says CSX Transportation and Canadian National Railway (CN).
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal…Now and Later
When used smartly, rail and intermodal can give your supply chain a lift today and down the road. These guidelines will help you get the most out of intermodal, even in a challenging market.
Intermodal, Logistics, Trucking
10 Ways to Leverage Intermodal
A boon to the supply chain for decades, intermodal embraces standardization, which has reduced transport costs and mistakes and improved freight service across the globe. Use these 10 tips to capitalize on the potential of intermodal.
Automating Short-Haul Intermodal with Electrified Overhead Rail
Additional port and intermodal automation is needed to prevent our global supply chain from future natural, and man-made interruptions.
Intermodal, Rail, Supply Chain
19 Intermodal Tips for Success
This story offers strategies for making intermodal transportation efficient and cost-effective.
Intermodal, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Making Space for Intermodal
Projects that boast intermodal access provide advantages for everyone involved. The keys to effective intermodal sites can be narrowed to a combination of location and physical accommodations. CenterPoint and Duke Realty are among those who have developed intermodal facilities that have proved attractive to shippers, while the TexAmericas Center is exploring the development of an intermodal site for the Texarkana area.
Economic Development, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
U.S. Infrastructure Investment: A Private Matter?
An interview with Donald Broughton about freight flow and the economy; report details how private investment could improve nation’s aging infrastructure; research finds almost two-thirds of transport organizations are pursuing Industrial IoT to improve environmental footprint; new report finds 75 percent of manufacturing workers don’t harbor concern for their job security amid the rise of new technologies; Port of Baltimore welcomes the largest containership ever to visit Maryland; TECSYS offers five ways to start cutting supply chain costs
Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain
Intermodal Benefits Come Into Focus
This story provides an update on the state of intermodal shipping in the United States today, with a look at some new services, new facilities, and infrastructure improvement projects.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
FedEx and UPS Set Aside Rivalry to Lobby White House on Infrastructure
FedEx and UPS form an unlikely alliance.
Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing
Reconstructing Supply Chains
Supply chain infrastructure is rebuilding itself, below the surface where only logisticians can see it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Commentary: What You Need to Know About Trump’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
The Trump administration plans on expanding transportation infrastructure while reforming traffic control and cutting the Department of Transportation’s budget by nearly 13 percent.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
CED Unveils Plan for Improving America’s Roads and Bridges
A new report details the challenges and opportunities around infrastructure reform in America.
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Schneider Expands Intermodal Network With Baltimore Ramp
The new ramp will provide shippers with more efficient service and capacity in Mid-Atlantic region.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Bayonne Bridge Project Will Wrap Up Six Months Early
The raised bridge allows the world's ultra-large, environmentally friendly container vessels to pass beneath the span, gaining access to the Ports of Newark, Elizabeth, and Staten Island.
Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
U.S. Infrastructure Still at the Bottom of the Class
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues an Infrastructure Report Card that thoroughly analyzes and grades U.S. infrastructure in the form of a school report card.
Intermodal, Customer Service, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Increased Capacity and Flexibility
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Trends—March 2017
Freight railroads frustrated by lack of federal funding to bolster private initiatives; trucking industry posts fifth straight month of driver employment growth after a three month year-on-year decline; Warehouse Management System market to garner $3.112 million globally by 2022, supply chain professionals point to cyber security and changing trade regulations as top concerns in 2017.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Trends—February 2017
Trump Administration makes infrastructure a priority; top locations and methods for cargo theft, 2017 State of the North American Supply Chain survey.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Trump Presidency Is Reality. Let’s Talk Supply Chain Implications.
Supply chain professionals are concerned: Would the new president implement the protectionist measures he campaigned on, or were those statements made primarily to appeal to an audience? Here are four supply chain predictions.
Global Economy, Asia, Intermodal, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Panama Canal Expansion Re-Routes Logistics for U.S. Businesses
The expansion of the Panama Canal promises significant changes in trade patterns and increased global trade. Here are three ways companies can leverage this opportunity.
High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Distribution, Intermodal, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure
An Intermodal Resurgence
The winter of 2013-14 disrupted the intermodal shipping industry in North America, causing service problems and impeding growth. However, intermodal now offers a number of attractive advantages for shippers, particularly as rail operations pour resources into their intermodal efforts to strengthen service and compete with trucking. Sites that specialize in intermodal utilize innovations to streamline the process and apply new resources to make for an increasingly efficient and effective distribution process.
Intermodal, Asia, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking
Amid Hanjin Backlog, Shippers Can Turn to Port Strike Strategies
Shippers will be feeling the ripple effects of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy for weeks or months to come. Here's how looking at a past disruption can inform strategies for this current backlog.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Trends—September 2016
Presidential nominee stances on transportation infrastructure; New truck standards aim to reduce U.S. carbon emissions; Staffing Agencies and Colleges Work to Make Certain the Supply Chain Stays Supplied
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Houston, We've Got a Problem
The September 2016 Intermodal EXPO provides the setting for a thoughtful discussion on the ocean shipping sector: its prospects and how it impacts the intermodal industry.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Trends—June 2016
Nikola Motor Company announces electric class-8 semi truck; FASTLANE grants aim to improve nation’s infrastructure; In spite of rate-driven financial gains for carriers, utilization drop is evident in most recent transportation industry analysis
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Trends—April 2016
Smart, connected cities are closer than you think; Inevitable minimum wage hike has supply chain implications
Intermodal, Distribution, Rail, Supply Chain
How the Hub-and-Spoke Model Can Improve Distribution for Rail Networks
There's no derailing hub-and-spoke networks. Find out why their adoption is arguably as significant an event in shipping efficiency as containerization itself.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Trends—March 2016
A predicted freight slowdown stalls driver wage increases for 2016; President Obama proposes oil tax to fund infrastructure; Logistics trends of 2016
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Optimizing Freight Spend
Managing your transportation budget is key to operate Lean and find ways to shed excess cost. Use these tips help lower shipping costs.
Big Data, 3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Georgia: Enabling Business Growth Through Collaboration
From well-designed redundancies across intermodal shipping methods to creative solutions when the unexpected happens, Georgia’s logistics industry is positioned to help shippers connect, compete, and grow.
Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Everybody's Doing the Locomotion
This story follows the progress of an intermodal container during its three-day, round the clock trip from the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach to a distribution center in Dallas.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Panama’s SEA Change Boosts Access to Global Markets
Due to the Panama Canal expansion, the country is quickly being crowned the business capital of Latin America.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Pioneer Ports Drive Economic Development in the Inland Northwest
The Port of Lewiston, Port of Clarkston, and Port of Whitman County—also known as the Pioneer Ports—are positioned to offer reduced shipping costs to companies purchasing goods from Pacific Rim suppliers.
Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Great Logistics Sites: Prime Destinations, Unmistakable Results
The pursuit of perfection may seem an impossible goal. But, with the right combination of key elements, four regions in the United States have achieved logistics greatness.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Missouri Gets Shipping
Missouri is attracting the attention of nationwide shippers looking for a strategic Midwest location. Read more to find out what makes the state such a great host.
Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Temporary Bills and Lack of Investment Threaten U.S. Infrastructure
Temporary bills and lack of investment threaten the future of U.S. roads, bridges, tunnel, and rail infrastructure.
Intermodal, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Logistics, Partnership, Rail, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
O Canada!
In the logistics of trade, the relationship between Canada and the United States is both friendly and advantageous on both sides of the border.
Economic Development, Finance, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Why Ports Need a Master Plan
Having a Master Plan in place at your port makes operations more efficient, and makes the port more attractive to prospective partners.
Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Connected Vehicles & Smart Infrastructure
Vehicle-to-Vehicle communications and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure technologies will revolutionize transportation by making our road system safer, more efficient, and less dependent upon the human element for effective decision-making.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—May 2015
Martin Associates report points to the importance of continuing U.S. port investment; Henry Ford College introduces associates degree in supply chain management; Freight Can't Wait program encourages Congress to earmark funding exclusively for freight infrastructure projects; Manufacturers are finding better ways to engineer and prototype products using 3D printing technology; McDonald's pledges to lessen impact on global deforestation throughout its entire supply chain.
Intermodal, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Maximizing Intermodal Efficiency
To drive efficiency, intermodal stakeholders need to fit their processes together.
Intermodal, Cross-Docking, Forklifts, Loading Dock, Logistics, Warehousing
Fine-Tuning Your Warehouse Layout
Developing an efficient and safe warehouse can be challenging. Use this advice to get the most out of your warehouse.
Intermodal, Mexico, Canada, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain Management
Rail Freight: What’s Coming Down the Track?
We hit the road this past fall to get an up close view, around the bend, of where the railroad industry is tracking in 2015 and beyond.
Global Economy, Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain Management
Global Ports: A Boatload of Opportunity
Facing a number of challenges and constraints, the global port industry is addressing concerns and capitalizing on new opportunities.
3PL, Mexico, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
3PL Partnerships Can Ease Burden on LATAM Manufacturers
Latin America is fast becoming the destination of choice for companies looking to expand their global footprint, and 3PLs with knowledge and regional expertise will be valuable partners.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
Intermodal Transportation’s Solution to Our Evolving Supply Chain Demands
Intermodal transport provides cost savings, increased reliability, greater capacity, and green and safety advantages.
Modal Harmony in a Discordant Market
Intermodal solutions can have significant returns, but there are challenges to consider.
E-commerce, Air Cargo, Economic Development, Customer Service, Retail, Ocean, Ports, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—October 2014
UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal: Too Much of a Good Thing?
As intermodal grows, so do its challenges. Increasing cargo volumes create bottlenecks and congestion; while the capacity shortage has everyone scrambling. How are shippers and service providers coping? This article helps solve the dilemma.
3PL, Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Understanding Capacity Constraints
The trucking industry faces capacity constraints, but there are solutions available to help shippers minimize the impact.
Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Shippers Get Creative With Multimodal Solutions
Creative use of intermodal and multimodal options enables cost-effective transportation, boosts capacity, and reduces highway congestion delays.
3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Retail, Ocean, Ports, Site Selection, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Star Search: Discovering the Best Site for Your Business
Determining the best location for a new or expanding business in an increasingly competitive and global marketplace is challenging. These locations offer a number of advantages when it comes to meeting today’s logistics and supply chain needs.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Memphis: America’s Multimodal City
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Latin America
Panama: Leveraging Opportunities Beyond the Canal
Leverage Panama’s developments into your distribution hub for a more streamlined, efficient, and profitable bottom line.
3PL, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
U.S.-Canada Trade: Getting a Line on Cross-Border Shipments
Cross-border import and export trade between the United States and Canada requires planning and expertise.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail
Keeping Intermodal In Your Sites
When selecting manufacturing and distribution sites, companies should ensure rail/intermodal accessibility.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Inland Barge, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Heading North: Navigating Alaska’s Supply Chain
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Economic Development, Global Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
Global—February 2014
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
Intermodal, Ports, Trucking, Transportation
How the Changing Chassis Market Affects Your Supply Chain
Rapid changes in the chassis market mean shippers must ensure they are creating value from the chassis they use.
Manufacturing, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Site Selection: Follow the Signs to Competitive Advantage
Selecting sites for manufacturing and DC facilities involves tax incentives, suppliers, and logistics providers.
3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
FTZ Basics & Benefits
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
How to Take Advantage of Intermodal Transportation
Mixing truckload, less-than-truckload, and rail options allows shippers to create efficient intermodal solutions.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal Efficiencies
Intermodal allows shippers to cut transportation costs without sacrificing service.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Transportation Management, Trucking
All Aboard a Modal Conversion
Exploring intermodal transportation's potential.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
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.
Intermodal Transportation's Strategic Advantage
Intermodal shipping offers benefits such as reduced transportation costs, reduced carbon emissions, and safety.
Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
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.
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.
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.
Intermodal, Ports, Transportation Management
Sharing the Load
Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.
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.
Panama Canal, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
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.
Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Intermodal Right For You?
ChemLogix’s Stephen Hamilton explains why limited truck capacity and fuel costs make intermodal an attractive transportation alternative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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