Intermodal Briefs: Port NOLA, Port of Savannah, Port Everglades

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) highlights “growth, resilience, and significant impact” at the 2025 State of the Port Address. Also, Port of Savannah container volumes were up 4% through October; and Port Everglades’ 2024 Master/Vision Plan Update is approved by the Broward County Commission.

People News: Port NOLA, Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) appoints Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Also, Jones DesLauriers appoints Kyle Johnson as Partner & Rail, Logistics and Risk Management Leader.

Booz Allen to Relocate Global Headquarters to Comstock’s Reston Station Development

Booz Allen Hamilton, a technology solutions company, recently announced that it will relocate its global headquarters from McLean, Va., to a newly constructed facility in Comstock’s Reston Station development, “designed to upgrade and enhance the employee experience while streamlining operating costs.”

(Courtesy of UP)

Hershey Rail Park Project Advances

Nebraska’s Hersey Rail Park, to be served by Union Pacific (UP), has its first tenant, and bids are expected soon for a railcar mover, two transloaders, and a scale, according to local

For Amtrak, ‘A Year of Records’

Amtrak closed its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25, Oct. 1 2024 – Sept. 30, 2025) on Sept. 30 with “record ridership and revenue—marking another year of growth and strong performance, “underscoring the growing

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CN Marks 30 Years of Privatization

CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) on Nov. 17 celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges, when it transitioned from a Crown Corporation in Canada to a privately owned and publicly traded company.

“Reaching one year without an injury is an important accomplishment,” CN reported Nov. 14. “Achieving that across four CN terminals is even more impressive.” (CN Photograph)

Class I Briefs: CN, CPKC

CN’s Taschereau Yard marks a safety milestone. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) recognizes two grain elevators for “excellence in safety and efficiency.” 

Derek Kissick (Courtesy of Guardian Rail)

Guardian Rail Tabs Kissick as CCO

Derek Kissick has taken on the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer at Guardian Rail (formerly Cathcart Rail), a provider of railcar repair, switching, storage, logistics and field services to North

(Courtesy of Alstom)

Montreal REM Segment 2 Launches

The second segment of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) officially opened to the public on Nov. 17. Delivered by La Caisse and its wholly owned subsidiary CDPQ Infra, the segment extends the

APD Lands $269MM Egyptian Locomotive Overhaul Contract

Advanced Power Dynamics Inc. (APD), a rail engineering company based in London, Ontario, has signed a $269 million (USD) contract with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to rehabilitate and upgrade 180 freight locomotives.

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