Author: Andrew Corselli

HNTB Adds Two Rail Industry Vets

HNTB Corp. recently made a pair of personnel appointments–one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast. First, Kimberly Proia was named vice president and project director in Seattle. Then, toward the Atlantic, Debbie Gies joined HNTB in Boston as transit senior project manager.

HARTING Showcases New Tech

At the SPS Fair in Nuremberg, HARTING showcased many new technologies that aim to drive the industry forward, including:

December to Not Remember: Rail Traffic Still Struggling

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ended Dec. 7, 2019, and, for this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 517,130 carloads and intermodal units, down 9.4% compared with the same week last year.

NYC Comptroller Attacks Bombardier, MTA

According to news reports from from local media, an audit by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer takes issue with Bombardier Transportation’s long-delayed contract with the New York MTA for 300 new R179 subway cars.

ShipChain Launches New Delivery Platform

ShipChain recently launched a new Final Mile delivery platform, Delivery Experience Manager, in an effort to help improve visibility for customers, shorten waiting time and delivery windows, reduce damage claims, and provide a seamless delivery experience.