Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending January 18, 2025

AJOT | January 22, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

Total carloads for the week ending January 18 were 216,457 carloads, up 25.1 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 283,703 containers and trailers, up 26.5 percent compared to 2024.

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AJOT | Top Story | January 22, 2025

Norfolk Southern reports more than $4.3B in industrial development activity in 2024

In 2024, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) customers advanced 149 industrial development projects, representing $4.3 billion in investment for new or expanded facilities on Norfolk Southern or a short line partner’s lines. Of these, 65 projects reached completion and began shipping with Norfolk Southern in 2024, representing $1.2 billion in investment and 1,700 jobs.

AAR applauds Patrick Fuchs STB Chairman designation

AJOT | January 21, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

“Chairman Fuchs has proven to be a thoughtful, solutions-oriented leader who lets data drive the decision-making process. Throughout his career, he has been committed to maintaining the balanced regulatory framework that allows railroads to invest while also offering appropriate remedies for rail customers.

AAR Statement on the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Intermodal

“Congratulations to President Trump and Vice President Vance. As they enter the office, Americans are looking to them and Congress for sound policies that create lasting opportunities, deliver economic prosperity and keep our nation competitive. America’s railroads stand ready to work alongside the new administration to meet these challenges head-on and keep the country moving forward.”

India to shift focus to railways from road transport in infrastructure push, say sources

Reuters | January 20, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

RPA Statement on Thomas Prendergast as CEO of the Gateway Development Commission

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Intermodal

VPRA selects construction partner for Long Bridge-South Package

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

CN launches new medium horsepower hybrid locomotive pilot project

AJOT | January 16, 2025 | Green Shipping | Intermodal | Rail

Transportation Producer Price Index – December 2024

Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released the change in the costs faced by producers purchasing transportation services and industries producing them, from December 2023 to December 2024, as measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI).

SMART-MD members vote to ratify national agreement with NCCC

AJOT | January 15, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) today announced that members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers’ Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART-MD) have voted to ratify a national collective bargaining agreement.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending January 11, 2025

AJOT | January 15, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 11, 2025.

Intermodal industry supports confirmation of the Duffy as US Secretary of Transportation

AJOT | January 15, 2025 | Intermodal

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AJOT | Top Story | January 14, 2025

CN’s acquisition of Iowa Northern approved by STB

CN has announced that the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved CN’s acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR).

Wabtec to acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies division

AJOT | January 14, 2025 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology

CSX announces ratification of labor deal with BMWED

AJOT | January 13, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

Contship continues to strengthen its intermodal network with a new service between Italy and the Netherlands

AJOT | January 13, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

Hannibal taps into the growing demand for transport to and from Northern Europe by introducing a new intermodal service connecting Melzo and Moerdijk.