Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Gantrex and Villari partner to deliver advanced crack detection and structural health monitoring solutions

CN releases its 2026–2027 Winter Plan

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

New Aii Report adds 25 years of accident data to rail inspection debate

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

New research, tools, and training help strengthen rail safety and resilience

AJOT Newsroom | September 28, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Severe weather, natural hazards, and other disruptive events can threaten the safety and reliability of rail systems and the people and goods that depend on them.

Taylor Machine Works expands reach stacker line with high-capacity container models

AJOT Newsroom | September 28, 2026 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Taylor Machine Works has expanded its electric and diesel-powered reach stacker portfolio with three high-capacity models designed to meet the growing demand for handling increasingly heavy cargo.

New rail service boosts Swedish forest exports through the Port of Gothenburg

AJOT Newsroom | September 28, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The first train on a new rail service for Swedish timber producer Fiskarheden departs from Malungsfors for the Port of Gothenburg, carrying sawn timber.

North American transborder freight valued at $157.6 billion in July 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2026 | Intermodal | Trucking

The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexico by mode of transportation, commodity, and geography.

Baltic hub boosts rail capacity with two new rail mounted gantry cranes

Baltic Hub, the largest container terminal in the Baltic Sea, has taken another step in strengthening its intermodal capabilities with two new electric rail mounted gantry cranes (RMG) which were recently delivered.

CMC expands collaboration with Lincoln Tech’s WorkforceLinc division

AJOT Newsroom | September 23, 2026 | Intermodal

New training site in Baltimore will help further develop CMC’s technician workforce

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AJOT Newsroom | September 23, 2026

CN ships first grain unit train from expanded total grain marketing facility in IL

CN and Total Grain Marketing (TGM) announced that on September 16th, 2026, CN shipped the first unit train from TGM’s recently expanded grain elevator at Lis, Illinois.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending September 19, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 23, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 19, 2026.

Greenbrier announces 3,400 railcar orders valued at $600 million in fiscal fourth quarter

AJOT Newsroom | September 22, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced that it received orders for 3,400 new railcars with an aggregate value of approximately $600 million during its fiscal fourth quarter ended August 31, 2026.

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AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026

APA to participate in federal review of proposed rail consolidation; with NS commentary added

An initial review indicates that the UP-NS merger, as currently proposed, could be detrimental to Alabama’s economic interests and many of the state’s rail-reliant industries. In the coming weeks, APA will continue to engage with its railroad partners, Alabama business leaders and other stakeholders as it finalizes its comments to the Surface Transportation Board.

Stoughton raises the bar with its new 53-Ft. domestic refrigerated container

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Intermodal

New refrigerated container delivers advanced thermal performance, rugged durability and purpose-built intermodal design

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Stas Margaronis | September 17, 2026

BNSF’s Farmer plays the long game

BNSF CEO Katie Farmer says the railroad will prioritize infrastructure, technology, and customer partnerships over consolidation, arguing that investments in intermodal capacity and service can compete with a potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger.

CCM partners with RapidLink Repairs to deliver service enhancements across the South Atlantic Chassis Pool (SACP)

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

CCM has named RapidLink Repairs the exclusive repair and roadside assistance provider for its South Atlantic Chassis Pool, giving motor carriers 24/7 service, real-time updates, and more predictable repair costs.

North Carolina Railroad Company invests $1M to advance rail-served industrial sites

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) will invest up to $250,000 to support the construction of a new rail spur serving Atlantic Packaging's warehouse expansion in Tabor City. Once operational, the facility is expected to receive and distribute at least 480 rail cars annually.

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Stas Margaronis | September 16, 2026

Union Pacific’s Vena urges support for UP-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena says the proposed Norfolk Southern merger could cut up to two days from some rail transit times, reduce costly interchanges, and create the first coast-to-coast U.S. railroad.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending September 12, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 12, 2026.

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AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026

TNW Corporation establishes NETX Railway to operate and invest in Northeast Texas Rail Corridor

TNW Corporation’s new NETX Railway has begun operations across 66 miles in Northeast Texas, connecting regional industries with Union Pacific and CPKC while investing in rail infrastructure, service reliability, and economic growth.

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