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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
POLB Seeks Public Input on Rail Facility
The Port of Long Beach will begin public hearings next week on a draft environmental study for the proposed redevelopment… Read More
First Train Runs Through D.C.’s Virginia Avenue Tunnel
The rail carrier CSX announced the on-time completion of the first phase of the new Virginia Avenue Tunnel project in… Read More
Reactivating Grain Silo at Port of Brownsville
OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held transportation service companies in North America and an affiliate of The Broe… Read More
Ground Breaking for New ExpressRail Port Jersey Facility
GCT USA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground earlier this week for the ExpressRail… Read More
South Carolina Ports Post Record November Container Volume
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported its strongest November container volumes on record earlier this week. SCPA handled 175,217… Read More
THE RISING APPEAL OF CROSSBORDER INTERMODAL SHIPPING
In mid-September, Schneider National announced that it had obtained the green light for streamlined Customs clearance for select commodities moving… Read More
Investments Needed to Move U.S. Freight Programs Forward
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) are today… Read More
UPS To Expand And Modernize Jacksonville Hub
UPS will invest $196 million to expand its Jacksonville ground package hub to add more than 260,000 square feet to… Read More
Rail Contract Keeps 190 Truckloads a Day Off Roads
DB Cargo UK will run more than 15 train services a week under a new 10 year deal with Day… Read More
China-Hungary Deepening Economic and Trade Ties
The level of economic and trade cooperation between China and Hungary is growing. Bilateral trade between the countries expanded 9.8… Read More
JAXPORT’s New Rail Terminal Open for Business
JAXPORT’s new $30 million Intermodal Container Transfer Facility is now officially open for business. The ICTF provides on-dock rail service… Read More
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