Rail & Intermodal

Lowering Carbon Emissions with a Single Point of View of Transportation Operations

May 6, 2024

Brian Cupp, Director of Operations, IntelliTrans

Today’s transportation methods rely heavily on fossil fuels. As environmental concerns rise and consumer demands for sustainability grow, companies must adapt.

Decarbonizing Transportation Supply Chains

May 6, 2024

Roman Ramirez, Director of Commercial Strategy, Greenabl

With transportation contributing to 16.2% of global emissions, embracing sustainability in all transportation modes is essential for long-term success and a greener future.

Digitization Is Critical to Reducing Scope 3 Carbon Emissions

May 6, 2024

Tim Chiu, Senior Vice President, TradeBeyond

Governments have set ambitious targets to limit global warming and transition to a low-carbon future, and digitization is a key piece of the puzzle.

A red Canadian National Railway train moving on tracks

North America Supply Chains Imperiled by Canada Rail Strike Vote

May 2, 2024

Bloomberg

The two rail giants account for nearly 90% of the industry’s revenues and more than three-quarters of overall tonnage carried by the sector.

Railroad Engineer Sues Union Pacific Over Train Driver Software

April 26, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The computer system gave the locomotives dangerous instructions, the complaint alleges, telling the lead locomotive to slow down and the middle locomotive to speed up while climbing a hill.

Regulators Close Probe After Union Pacific Cuts Back on Shipping Limits

April 23, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The STB opened its investigation after crew shortages led to Union Pacific imposing more than 1,000 embargoes in 2022.

Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M Settlement in East Palestine Derailment Lawsuit

April 9, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The settlement combines 31 separate cases, and allows for additional compensation for residents who were within 10 miles of the derailment.

Biden Administration Finalizes Two-Person Crew Mandate for Freight Trains

April 3, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The announcement comes nearly a year after a derailment in East Palestine, Ohio sparked a wide-ranging discussion regarding rail safety.

CLOSE-UP OF RAILROAD TRACKS WITH TREES IN THE BACKGROUND.

Biden Administration Announces $2.4B in Grants to Modernize Freight, Passenger Rail Infrastructure

April 2, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Projects funded by the grants include bridge, track, and grade crossing improvements, expanded passenger rail corridors, and workforce improvements.

WIDE SHOT OF SEVERAL CRANES AND DOCKED BOATS AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES.

Cargo Volumes Skyrocket to Pre-Pandemic Levels at Port of Los Angeles

March 18, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

To start 2024, the Port of Los Angeles has already moved an estimated 1.6 million TEUs, marking a 35% bump over that same period last year.

Rail & Intermodal

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding rail and intermodal transportation and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering container shipments in a more efficient manner than ever before using new services and technologies that provide information en route - allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As rail and intermodal cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using rail and intermodal shipping solutions to power their supply chains.