GPA FY24: Slight Decline in Container Volumes

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) recently reported handling 5.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in fiscal year (FY) 2024, ending June 30, 2024, constituting a decrease of 2.3%, or 123,000 TEUs, compared to the previous year.

(The Port of Virginia Photograph)

Port of Virginia Wraps FY24 With Cargo Volume Growth, Infrastructure Project Progress

The Port of Virginia reported closing 2024 with its best fiscal year volume since 2020, processing approximately 3.5 million TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. This

NS Investing $200MM in 3B Corridor

Norfolk Southern is investing more than $200 million to increase capacity on its 3B Corridor in Alabama, which connects markets in the northern and central parts of the state to the Port

Commentary

Norfolk Southern Proving Critics Wrong

After Norfolk Southern prevailed in its hard-fought proxy fight victory earlier this year, we wrote that “as Norfolk Southern finally pulls out of the station, leaving its activist detractors shouting on the

Commentary

Justice Department Banging on NS with Crescent Wrench (Updated)

Please, say it ain’t so, Norfolk Southern. Tell the Justice Department they are looney tunes—that you don’t belong on the FBI’s Most Wanted List for allegedly intentionally and habitually delaying Amtrak’s Crescent

2024 Women in Rail Event Focuses on Inclusivity, Allyship

Allyship and inclusivity aren’t just buzz words. They not only translate directly into the recognition of an individual’s or project’s contribution to the organization or community at large, but also mean fostering

Pictured: The 2024 CPKC Women’s Open trophy presentation. According to the railroad, big crowds and memorable performances during the Open helped it to raise C$4.3 million for heart health in Alberta. (CPKC Photograph)

Class I Briefs: CPKC, CSX, NS, BNSF

At the CPKC Women’s Open, a record C$4.3 million was raised to support children’s heart health research and cardiac care in Alberta, Canada. Also, CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs earns a 2024 Ultimate CEO award; Norfolk Southern (NS) provides more than 100 scholarships to its railroaders’ children; and BNSF recognizes Tristar FLC Inc., one of its Premier Transload companies, for 20 years of “excellence.”

(Norfolk Southern Photograph)

NS ‘Reaffirms’ Full-Year Adjusted OR Guidance (UPDATED, TD Cowen Insight)

“During the quarter, we demonstrated that we are leveraging our service product to secure volume growth, enhancing our safety culture, and accelerating operational improvements, while eliminating service recovery costs,” said Norfolk Southern (NS) President and CEO Alan H. Shaw during a second-quarter 2024 financial report on July 25.

Class I Briefs: CN, CSX, NS

CN partners with Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) to support Canada’s homeless. Also, CSX’s Corporate Communications team wins gold at the 2024 Viddy Awards; and Toyota recognizes Norfolk Southern (NS) with two leadership awards.

Project Milestone Reached at JAXPORT Auto Processing Facility

Contractors for Southeast Toyota Distributors continue to make significant progress on a new 340,000-square-foot state-of-the-art auto processing facility currently under construction at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal.

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