Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Union Pacific shaves two days off Los Angeles to Chicago route with new service

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AJOT | Top Story | May 03, 2024

Union Pacific shaves two days off Los Angeles to Chicago route with new service

Union Pacific Railroad is offering a new domestic intermodal service between Los Angeles and Chicago that cuts transit time to three days.

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Whalen joins TRAC as EVP, CLO

TRAC Intermodal, the largest marine chassis provider and pool manager in North America, today announced that Katherine Whalen is joining TRAC as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (CLO).

United Steelworkers ratify new collective agreement with CN

AJOT | May 02, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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cargo-partner extends collaboration with HHLA Pure for CO₂-neutral transport within Europe

The international transport and logistics provider has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability by extending its partnership with the HHLA Pure program for another year across its branches in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

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Hannibal: A new intermodal link between Italy, Hungary and Romania to start by 2024

AJOT | May 02, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The new route, part of an extended integrated European network, will connect flows between Eastern and Western Europe.

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HHLA acquires interest in Austrian intermodal service provider Roland Spedition GMBH

AJOT | May 02, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

In order to further implement its strategy aimed at growth and innovation, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) acquired a majority share in Roland Spedition GmbH (Roland), one of the largest owner-led container operators for hinterland transport in Austria.

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Duos granted comprehensive patent for railcar scanning

AJOT | May 02, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Shipping Technology

Another patent for Railcar Inspection Portal (“RIP®”) technology confirms Duos as the intellectual property leader for high-speed scanning of freight and passenger rolling stock

North America supply chains imperiled by Canada rail strike vote

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Bloomberg | Top Story | May 02, 2024

North America supply chains imperiled by Canada rail strike vote

Rail workers demanding more rest time moved closer to a strike that would disrupt supply chains from Halifax to Vancouver and down through the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico.

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AAR reports rail traffic for April and the week ending April 27, 2024

AJOT | May 01, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 27, 2024, as well as volumes for April 2024.

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Gulftainer facilitates successful rail cargo operation from Al Jubail to Al Riyadh

AJOT | May 01, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Gulftainer, a leading operator of regional ports and terminals, and a provider of customised supply chain and logistics solutions, achieved a significant milestone in its logistics operations in Saudi Arabia by handling a seamless rail cargo operation from Al Jubail to Al Riyadh.

CN announces C$1.25 billion debt offering

AJOT | May 01, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern highlights progress, long-term plan to drive shareholder value

AJOT | May 01, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

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Union Pacific testing first-of-its-kind hybrid locomotive

The first of six cutting-edge hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific Railroad and its partner ZTR, a leading rail technology company, will undergo extensive testing next month in a Union Pacific facility and rail yard.