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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.

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What Can We Learn From the Recent Surge in Railway Accidents?

The past few years have seen a worrying surge in railway accidents, particularly those involving hazardous materials. By analyzing the… Read More

New intermodal hub on Mississippi River port will allow more shipments of export cargo and import cargo ti flow in international trade.

Multi-Modal Transportation Hub Made Possible with TIGER Funding Completed

Peter Buxbaum 5:00 AM  10/14/2015

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) celebrated last week the completion of the South Harbor Project at America’s… Read More

CIG acquisition of rail facility in Odessa, Texas, will improve oil and gas supply chain logistics, facilitating shipments of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

CIG Logistics Acquires Rail Facility in Odessa, Texas

Peter Buxbaum 7:00 AM  10/7/2015

CIG Logistics, an oil and gas logistics provider, has acquired a 330-acre rail facility in Odessa, Texas from Flint Hills… Read More

Trimble's new handheld computer can track rail cars and cargo, including shipments of import cargo and export cargo in international trade.

Trimble Introduces Handheld AEI Reader for Rail Car and Cargo Inventory Tracking

Haylle Sok 5:00 AM  10/7/2015

Trimble has introduced a rugged, handheld computer designed to read the rail-industry specific automatic equipment identification (AEI) tags and the… Read More

Completion of infrastructure improvements at PortMiami has transformed the port into a major logistics hub, allowing for the handling of greater volumes of import cargo and export cargo in international trade.

Big Ships Now Welcome At PortMiami

Haylle Sok 8:00 AM  9/30/2015

A celebration for the completion of PortMiami’s 50/52 foot deep dredge project and on-dock intermodal rail recently took place today… Read More

CSX Rail, which provides transportation, logistics, and supply chain services, and carries shipments of import cargo and export cargo in international trade, announced a new union agreement.

CSX, Mechanical Unions Announce Progressive Labor Partnership

Haylle Sok 9:00 AM  9/29/2015

CSX Corporation and two unions, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the International Association of Sheet… Read More

Norfolk Southern says acquisition of assets provides more shipping options, allowing the carrier to provide more logistics and supply chain services to shippers of export cargo and import cargo in international trade.

Norfolk Southern Completes Acquisition of Delaware & Hudson South Line

Haylle Sok 5:00 AM  9/29/2015

Norfolk Southern Corporation has completed the acquisition of 282 miles of the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co.’s (D&H) line between… Read More

CSX's sustainability efforts allow the company to offer shippers solutions that lower their carbon footprint, in their logisitcs and supply chain operations as well as for shipments of import and export cargo.

CSX Named Sustainability Leader by Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America

Peter Buxbaum 8:00 AM  9/21/2015

CSX has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the fifth consecutive year. CSX is… Read More

New rail gateway at port of Long Beach will enable more efficient trasnport fo shipments of import cargo and shipments of export cargo to and from the port, benefitting logistics and supply chains.

Long Beach Dedicates New Green Port Gateway Rail Extension

Haylle Sok 4:00 AM  9/20/2015

A bevy of port, local, state and federal officials were on hand this week to celebrate the completion of a $93… Read More

Investments in rail and other improvements will help the port of Gdansk handle more cargo, including shipments of import cargo and shipments of export cargo, in the European trades.

Rail Infrastructure Undergoing Modernization at Polish Port of Gdansk

Haylle Sok 10:00 AM  9/17/2015

Investments by PKP PLK, Poland’s national railway infrastructure authority, aim to enhance the position of the port of Gdansk, Poland,… Read More

Khorgos Gateway is expected to attract import cargo shipments and export cargo shipments in China trade and Europe trade.

Kalmar delivers port equipment to Kazakhstan’s Khorgos Gateway

Peter Buxbaum 5:00 AM  8/26/2015

Kalmar, a provider of cargo handling equipment and part of Cargotec, has secured two contracts to supply mobile equipment to… Read More

International intermodal movees, increases in shipments of export cargo and import cargo, spurred growth in the U.S.

Intermodal Volumes Ahead in Q2 Thanks to International Lifts

Peter Buxbaum 4:00 AM  8/26/2015

Intermodal volumes jumped 4.5 percent in in the second quarter of 2015, with international shipments surpassing expectations, according to the… Read More

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