Trade tensions as rail freight lags economy

Is the Trump Administration’s widening trade war hurting rail freight traffic at home?

New month, new intermodal rail record

Rail freight continues to benefit from tight trucking capacity as spot market demand for highway haulage exploded this month.

Carload traffic moves ahead but trade concerns remain

Freight traffic on U.S. Class I railroads totaled 1,319,420 carloads in May, up 3.2% from the same month a year ago.

Rail safety exec to lead CSX initiative

CSX Corporation today announced that James Schwichtenberg, a recognized leader in rail safety, is joining CSX as vice president and chief safety officer.

U.S. carloads outrun economic growth

The latest carload report is good news for Class I railroads, but does it indicate coming headwinds for the U.S. economy?

April intermodal mark for Georgia ports

It’s springtime, and that means record container volume is in bloom at the Port of Savannah.

CSX honors safe chem shippers

CSX recognized 64 customers for their commitment to the safe transportation of hazardous materials with CSX’s annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award. 

Near-record intermodal rail volume as trucking rates edge toward historic highs

Railroads continue to benefit from a multiplicity of issues throttling the trucking industry, as tight capacity and higher rates push more traffic to the rails.

White paper delivers AAR tech message

The Association of American Railroads released a white paper highlighting technology’s role in making the U.S. rail network more efficient, reliable, and safer.

Frac sand demand paces AAR carloads

Sand, coal and chemicals topped rail shipments for the week of May 12, while intermodal traffic outdistanced carloads again.

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