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Kumba Iron Ore sees new South Africa government open to rail reform

Bloomberg | July 23, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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AJOT Newsroom | July 19, 2024

Federal Railroad Administration’s final Accident Report on Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine reaches similar conclusions as NTSB

FRA conducted its investigation as part of immediate and comprehensive USDOT response that began within hours of 2023 derailment

Transnet snags $1 billion AfDB loan to fund recovery plans

Bloomberg | July 18, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

AAR Reports rail traffic for the Week Ending July 13, 2024

AJOT Newsroom | July 17, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Total carloads for the week ending July 13 were 215,400 carloads, down 4.3 percent compared with the same week in 2023, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 268,406 containers and trailers, up 6.3 percent compared to 2023.

Federal, state leaders celebrate major upgrades to rail infrastructure at the Quonset Business Park

AJOT Newsroom | July 16, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Seaview Railroad, Quonset’s rail operator, hauls freight for Quonset businesses and shipments to and from the Port of Davisville. Last year, Seaview broke its annual volume record by hauling 7,513 rail cars, keeping over 28,000 trucks off the road.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen National President Eddie Hall introduced The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024

AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

This bill, like the one introduced in the Senate, would set federal limits on train length for the first time. Some freight trains, including ones that I operated in the Southwest before becoming BLET National President 18 months ago, routinely exceed three miles in length.

FRA makes $153M available in funding to initiate, restore, and enhance intercity passenger rail services

AJOT Newsroom | July 12, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding bolsters opportunities to improve the intercity passenger rail network...

Norfolk Southern report highlights progress on sustainability, safety, innovation, employee and community engagement

AJOT Newsroom | July 11, 2024 | Green Shipping | Intermodal | Rail

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending July 6, 2024

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 6, 2024.

Consolidated Chassis Management promotes Summers to VP, Corporate Maintenance & Procurement

Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM), one of the leading interoperable chassis pool managers in the United States, announces that Martin D. Summers has been promoted to Vice President, Corporate Maintenance & Procurement.

Biden-Harris Administration makes more than $1.1 billion available to strengthen safety at rail crossings and reduce blocked crossings

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program continues to address safety and connectivity in local communities across the country

AAR launches monthly publication on how rail data reflects the U.S. economy

AJOT Newsroom | July 08, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

AAR reports rail traffic for June and the week ending June 29, 2024

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 29, 2024, as well as volumes for June 2024.

CN announces net-zero target approved by science based targets initiative

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2024 | Green Shipping | Intermodal | Rail

The Port of New Orleans acquires Coffee Drive warehouse, announces 10-year lease with The Kearney Companies, Inc.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced its purchase of the 210,000 square foot warehouse located at 5200 Coffee Drive in the Uptown Port of New Orleans Terminal, which is supported by a new, 10-year lease with The Kearney Companies, Inc. (The Kearney Companies), a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL).

Pacific Harbor Line continues to lead rail industry safety, sustainability and efficiency

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AJOT Newsroom | July 02, 2024

Crowley awarded major U.S. contract to continue leading defense freight transportation services

Extending its trusted relationship with the U.S. Government, Crowley today announced the award by U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) of a $ 2.3 billion, seven-year contract to continue serving the military’s transportation and logistics needs under the Defense Freight Transportation Services program.

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