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Yusen Logistics Expands Short-Haul Intermodal in Eastern U.S.

November 5, 2014

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., a third-party logistics provider, is expanding its short-haul intermodal service, which is now available for moving commodities within the eastern U.S.

Suddath Global Logistics Expands in L.A., Dallas-Fort Worth

November 5, 2014

Suddath Global Logistics

Suddath Global Logistics has added warehouse capacity in the Los Angeles and Dallas-Forth Worth markets.

Business Transformation Through Agile Supply Network Design

August 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Organizations need an agile supply network to be able to respond to unplanned events and continuing market volatility, says Jake Barr, CEO of BlueWorld Consulting. Barr explains what an agile supply network encompasses and outlines steps that companies can take to build agility into their supply chains.

Canada's Rules Mandating Grain Shipments Off Track, Railways Say

August 7, 2014

Calgary Herald

The heads of Canada's two national railways say there's no need for "burdensome and ill-advised" new federal measures meant to speed up deliveries of grain on the Prairies.

E-commerce Express Launched by China Railway Corp

June 30, 2014

Ecns.com

China Railway Corporation (CRC) will launch six express trains for an e-commerce logistics service on July 1, which will connect four first-tier cities, China National Radio reported.

UP Boosts Frequency of Premium Intermodal Services

June 26, 2014

Union Pacific Railroad

The Union Pacific Railroad has increased the frequency of two intermodal services: Portland, Ore.-Chicago, and Northern California-Chicago.

Potential Entry of Freight Trains into UK Cities Tested

June 16, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

Freight trains, carrying critical business supplies into major cities in the UK, may start rolling again for the first time in over 20 years, following a test train from Rugby to London's Euston Station on June 5, which the operator claims delivers a faster service, and potentially saves thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions compared to that of road haulage.

Oil Trains Face Criticism in North America

June 3, 2014

Marine Link

Several spots along North America's new oil-by-rail corridors find residents and officials restless, following six fiery derailments in the past 10 months. Some want to limit or halt the traffic, fearful that existing precautions will not prevent deadly blasts, air and waterway pollution, or nuisances including nasty odors.

Believe It or Not: Rail Route Joining U.S. and China!

May 22, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

According to Chinese state run media, discussions are being held on a possible 13,000 kilometer rail link to connect China to the U.S.

In the UK, Freight by Rail Said to Save $4.5m Daily

May 20, 2014

Railnews

The benefits of rail freight are being highlighted in an industry report, which claims that businesses are saving $4.5m (£2.7m) a day by using trains to transport their goods.