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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.
US Intermodal Gains Momentum Amid Trucking Challenges
Following a period of sluggish performance, US intermodal traffic is on the rise, signaling potential for further growth. Union Pacific’s… Read More
THE LINE FORMS HERE
New regulations, innovative technologies and changes in the coal market are fueling new trends in rail shipping. While rail has… Read More
No Future For Coal in the US?
“There is no future for coal in the United States.” So said Jim Rogers, former CEO of Duke Power, the… Read More
UPS Expands China-Europe Rail Service
UPS has announced the addition of six stations to its Preferred full and less-than-container load (FCL and LCL) multimodal rail… Read More
WATCH: Reconnecting Asia
China has put forward an ambitious program to develop overland infrastructure links to connect Asia and Europe, as have… Read More
The Phoenix Rises Again
DB Cargo UK has transported the luxury Belmond British Pullman parlor car Phoenix through the Channel Tunnel – the first… Read More
Deal for Smart Reefer Containers on Silk Road
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Express ( KTZE), a provider of transportation and logistics for China’s New Silk Road, and global supply… Read More
KN Eurasia Express
With the launch of KN Eurasia Express, Kuehne + Nagel offers less than container load (LCL) shipments between China and… Read More
US Infrastructure Earns D+ Grade
If it’s one thing President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats agree on, is the need for investment in US infrastructure…. Read More
North American Freight Down in 2016
Four out of five major transportation modes – truck, pipeline, vessel, and air – carried… Read More
The Secret Behind Asset-Based Intermodal Providers
As we talk to shippers across North America on the merits of intermodal, we continue to hear “you are just… Read More
Transportation CO2 Measures Will Not Achieve Climate Ambitions
Current and foreseeable policies to mitigate carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions from global transportation activity will not suffice to achieve the international… Read More
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