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News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Rail traffic for the week ending December 16, 2023

AJOT | December 21, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Parallel Systems demonstrates fully automated platooning operation for the first time

AJOT | December 20, 2023 | Green Shipping | Intermodal | Rail

The autonomous battery-electric freight rail vehicles form platoons through bumper-to-bumper contact that don’t need to couple and allow freight to sort on the rail network, keeping railroad crossings open

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AJOT | Top Story | December 20, 2023

Rail crossing closures enter day 3

As we enter the 3rd day since U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) halted rail operations in El Paso and Eagle Pass, CPB has offered no guidance on when operations will be restored at these key arteries for the North American rail network.

Argentina’s ruined railways will force Milei to confront poverty

Bloomberg | December 20, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Port of Long Beach receives $283 million for ‘America’s Green Gateway’

Pier B on-dock rail support facility will make cargo movement cleaner, more efficient

Nevomo engages PJ Motion and TÜV Rheinland to homologate and assess MagRail Booster

AJOT | December 19, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

• Nevomo's market-ready MagRail Booster will mark a leap towards truly sustainable rail innovation • Commercialization of MagRail Booster to start in 2024 • Independent assessment of MagRail Booster to be completed by TÜV Rheinland, with design contributions from PJ Motion

Railinc’s TransmetriQ brand recognized for driving supply chain improvement

AJOT | December 19, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Shipping Technology

IANA supports AAR call for reopening El Paso & Eagle Pass Crossings

AJOT | December 19, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Crumbling South African rail prompts Botswana to forge new route

Bloomberg | December 19, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

ITS Logistics December Port Rail Ramp Index: Trucking capacity exits the market as rates dip below operating costs

ITS Logistics Index highlights congestion at the Panama Canal and increased transpacific volumes could create inflationary pressure

Ports of Indiana engages experienced maritime, rail executives to lead new business development initiatives

Ian Hirt, Matt Service to help launch new projects for Indiana’s ports

Railroads urge border officials to reopen US-Mexico crossings

Bloomberg | December 18, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Railroads are calling for US Customs and Border Protection to reopen US-Mexico rail crossings at El Paso and Eagle Pass, Texas.

Norfolk Southern grants $5 million to promote safety, build communities

AJOT | December 18, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Railroads call for immediate reopening of El Paso and Eagle Pass crossings

AJOT | December 18, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Graham Christie named COO the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

AJOT | December 15, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

The Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) has appointed Graham Christie, a Southern California rail leader and seasoned project manager, as Chief Operating Officer (COO)...

Transnet halts plan to allow private companies to operate key rail line

Bloomberg | December 14, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

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Bloomberg | Top Story | December 14, 2023

Bull removed from tracks in Newark after delaying NJ transit

Service for New Jersey Transit commuters has returned to normal after a bull was roaming loose on train tracks in Newark.

Midwest Association of Rail Shippers host annual Winter Meeting January 9–11

AJOT | December 14, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

More than 500 attendees have already registered for the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) Winter Meeting to be held January 9–11 in Lombard, Illinois at the Westin Chicago Lombard hotel.

Norfolk Southern announces 2023 Thoroughbred Sustainability Partner Awards

AJOT | December 14, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

13 customers and suppliers honored for energy efficiency, innovation, and environmental stewardship...

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AJOT | Top Story | December 14, 2023

SC Ports enhancing rail capabilities, capacity

Construction is underway at the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. The near-dock, rail-served cargo yard will help speed goods to market and enhance port capacity and service when it opens in July 2025... (Watch Video)...

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