CSX offers iPhone app to customers
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefCSX on Monday announced the release of a new iPhone application, ShipCSX, that allows customers to track freight shipments and trains across the CSX network. It also provides specifications of rail cars such as equipment dimensions and weights.
“The ShipCSX application makes planning and tracing shipments easier than ever, enabling customers to better plan for the arrival of scheduled shipments,” said Eddie Chesser, director e-business CSX. “Designed with our supply chain and logistics-conscious consumers in mind, this application continues our commitment to make rail the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to move freight.”
Customers can retrieve up-to-date information about their shipments, including estimated times of arrivals and movement history.
CSX said application is available for free through the iTunes store, and currently works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices, with more options soon. “CSX is working to add more functionality to the app, as well as an Android-compatible version,” said Steve Watkins, director of technology applications, CSX.
