Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Trax appoints new SVP, Sales & COO

AJOT | August 01, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Shipping Technology

After announcing strategic relationship with TriumphPay, Trax’s executive appointments of Steve Liebman as SVP of Sales and John Vallely as COO showcase commitment to global growth & industry leadership

Metrans launches new regular common train service in Rijeka

A new regular common user train service was recently launched by Metrans that links the Croatian port of Rijeka, via the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), to Budapest in Hungary.

Montreal’s $5 billion rail line starts up in test case for CDPQ

Bloomberg | July 29, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Hartsfield-Jackson ‘Plane - Train’ shutdown planned this weekend

AJOT | July 28, 2023 | Intermodal

MARS announces scholarship winners and 2024 winter meeting dates

AJOT | July 28, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Schumer wants action on budget: Weed, Insulin and Rail Safety

Bloomberg | July 28, 2023 | Intermodal

UK rail strike returns this weekend as pay dispute drags on

Bloomberg | July 28, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Britain is braced for another day of cancellations on its regional and long-distance rail network as workers strike in a long-running feud over pay and job security.

Hub Group expands its automotive solutions into all OEM manufacturing facilities

AJOT | July 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Trucking

Hub Group announced today that it will expand its automotive industry capabilities to include intermodal services into all OEM manufacturing facilities.

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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 27, 2023

US rail profits pinched by rising labor costs, declining cargo

US railroad earnings are being squeezed by higher labor costs and weaker sales as a lingering freight recession shows few signs of letting up.

Train travel boom • Higher infrastructure expenses squeeze profits for DB Group

AJOT | July 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

DB Group generated operating profit in the first half of 2023 despite the difficult economic environment • Around EUR 25 billion in revenues • Record volume sold and capital expenditures • DB Schenker remains very profitable

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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 27, 2023

An AI startup is helping North American diesel trains clean up their act

A “Google Maps” for train operators, powered by AI, is being pilot tested with the promise to save diesel fuel and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

GSBN welcomes latest member New Land-sea Corridor to expand the way for paperless trade

First dry port deployment of cargo release into the rail network along RCEP trade area

AAR reports weekly rail traffic for the week ending July 22, 2023

AJOT | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new rail switching operator at Mount Vernon

AJOT | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Mitsui Rail Capital rebrands to modern rail capital

AJOT | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern, SMART-TD collaborate to enhance conductor training and raise craft trainer pay

AJOT | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

South Africa seeks to halt used rail track exports to curb theft

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Anglo fights disruptions on key iron ore line in South Africa with help of drones

South Africa is turning to drones and helicopters to fight cable theft that’s disrupting a key export line carrying iron ore from mines owned by Anglo American Plc.

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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | July 24, 2023

GSC announces acquisition of Pacific Northwest Transloader Macmillan-Piper

GSC, a nationwide provider of 3PL services, is acquiring MacMillan-Piper, one of the largest trans loaders in the Pacific Northwest, David Arsenault, President, GSC told AJOT.

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AJOT | Top Story | July 21, 2023

CSX Corp. announces second Quarter 2023 results

“The ONE CSX team continued to build momentum this quarter as our merchandise and coal businesses continued to demonstrate significant volume gains,”...

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