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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.
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
US to Make Roadway Infrastructure Improvements in Chelsea, Massachusetts
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million… Read More
WATCH: First ONE Container Arrives in US
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has released a new video to celebrate the first container to arrive in North America. The… Read More
SMEs Are Betting Big on Ecommerce
In the current digital era, it’s no surprise that big businesses across the globe are making steep investments in ecommerce…. Read More
Multimodal Funding Needs of US Seaports
In a recently-released report, US port authorities identified more than $20 billion in projected multimodal port and rail access needs… Read More
Cost Of Delay In Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: $3.9 Trillion
Common Good has released an update of its 2015 report “Two Years, Not Ten Years,” revealing that the cost of… Read More
How the Economic Climate Impacts the Logistics Industry
If you’re familiar with the study of macroeconomics, you’ll know that this relates to the core economic factors that impact… Read More
New PEIR App to be Demoed
TCompanies, developer of PEIR (Photographic Equipment Interchange Receipt), a new app that helps the transportation logistics and shipping industries better… Read More
project44 Raises $35 Million to Turn Data into Supply Chain Visibility
project44 has announced $35 million in new funding since the company’s 2016 Series A to power true supply chain visibility,… Read More
Fort Worth Alliance Airport Completes Runway Extension Project
Fort Worth Alliance Airport, the world’s first industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation traffic, has completed its highly… Read More
US Department of Transportation Launches BUILD Transportation Program
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) today published a notice of funding opportunity to apply for $1.5 billion in… Read More
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