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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
Tigers Launches Rail Freight Service Linking Destinations Across The New Silk Road
Tigers has launched a new rail freight service, called Tiger Rail, offering customers a 16-day transit time both east and… Read More
Monitoring Rail Freight Shipments On The New Silk Road
Arviem AG has announced the launch of its new real-time container monitoring and tracking service developed for monitoring the location… Read More
Optimizing Portfolio Mixes in Logistics and Transportation
Companies in every industry know the importance of effectively managing a diverse portfolio mix, but logistics and transportation companies can… Read More
Double-Stack Rail Service From Port of Virginia to Pittsburgh Begins
The Port of Virginia is now offering access into Western Pennsylvania and Northwest Ohio via CSX’s daily rail service to… Read More
Freight Index Reaches Another All-Time High
The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry,… Read More
Port of Virginia Posts Record August Volumes
The Port of Virginia experienced the most productive August in its history, moving 240,605 TEU, a 2.2 percent increase when… Read More
CSX Begins Operations at Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal
CSX began operations at its new Pittsburgh intermodal rail terminal, located in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, last week. The facility provides… Read More
$500 Million in New Funding Available Through TIGER Program
The United States Department of Transportation today announced this week the opportunity for state and local stakeholders to apply for… Read More
Hub Group Launches Freight Visibility Platform
Hub Group, a multimodal transportation solutions provider, announced today that it has launched Hub Group Connect, a tracking tool designed… Read More
KCS Dedicates Joint Unified Cargo Processing Facility
Kansas City Southern president and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer joined officials representing the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and… Read More
FROM POLK COUNTY TO THE WORLD
Foreign firms looking to do business in Florida or the greater eastern US have a clear alternative in Polk County…. Read More
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