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There is a nostalgic romanticism attached to railroads, given their status as the first continental mass transit system for passengers and freight. But in the 21st century, rail transport is still a popular option for international trade. Standard gauge and broad gauge rail systems interconnect major cities throughout the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia and parts of Africa. While rail transport lacks the route flexibility and door-to-door convenience of trucks, it remains a thriving industry due to cost efficiency benefits, and its environmental friendliness compared to other transport options. More than 40% of freight within the U.S. is moved by railroads.
EU and US Drive Forward with Major Rail Freight Initiatives
EU Approves €1.7bn German State Aid to Boost Rail Freight The European Commission (EC) has greenlit a €1.7 billion German… Read More
Long Beach Dedicates New Green Port Gateway Rail Extension
A bevy of port, local, state and federal officials were on hand this week to celebrate the completion of a $93… Read More
Rail Infrastructure Undergoing Modernization at Polish Port of Gdansk
Investments by PKP PLK, Poland’s national railway infrastructure authority, aim to enhance the position of the port of Gdansk, Poland,… Read More
Kalmar delivers port equipment to Kazakhstan’s Khorgos Gateway
Kalmar, a provider of cargo handling equipment and part of Cargotec, has secured two contracts to supply mobile equipment to… Read More
Intermodal Volumes Ahead in Q2 Thanks to International Lifts
Intermodal volumes jumped 4.5 percent in in the second quarter of 2015, with international shipments surpassing expectations, according to the… Read More
UTi Begins New Rail Service Linking China and Germany
Supply chain logistics provider UTi Worldwide has launched a new Iron Silk Road weekly rail freight service linking Harbin, China… Read More
First Container Train from China Arrives at Port of Baku
The first container block train from China arrived at the Port of Baku in Azerbaijan last week. A welcoming ceremony… Read More
Norfolk Southern to Expand Capacity at its Columbus, Ohio, Intermodal Terminal
The Norfolk Southern Railroad is planning to invest $34.3 million in an expansion and upgrade of the Rickenbacker Intermodal Terminal… Read More
BNSF Logistics Acquires Specialty Cargo Handling Firms
BNSF Logistics has boosted its service profile with the acquisition of a pair of transportation companies that specialize in the… Read More
Georgia Plans New Appalachian Inland Intermodal Port
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), Murray County, and CSX Transportation have signed a memorandum of agreement… Read More
Promote Investment in Nation’s Freight Rail Network, CSX Executive Urges STB
Forcing revenue-adequate railroads to cap their shipping rates would discourage the substantial and mostly private investment in the nation’s critical… Read More
UPS Expands China-Europe Rail Service
UPS announced yesterday it has added a less-than-containerload (LCL) option for China-to-Europe rail shipments. The service is available from Zhengzhou… Read More
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