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April 19, 2023
By SupplyChainBrain
Global Supply Chains are Operating more Efficiently, Report Finds
The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight.
April 13, 2023
By Bloomberg
Brookfield Infrastructure to Buy Triton in $4.7bn Deal
Brookfield agreed to buy Triton International Ltd., the world’s largest owner of intermodal shipping containers, for $4.7 billion.
April 11, 2023
By SupplyChainBrain
FRA Seeks Re-evaluation of ‘Train Makeup’
The FRA said an analysis revealed several common themes among recent crashes, including that each one had 125 cars or more, and an empty car was the first to derail in all cases.

March 31, 2023
By SupplyChainBrain
U.S. Department of Justice Sues Norfolk Southern Over Ohio Train Derailment
March 29, 2023
By Bloomberg
Ramaphosa Asks Ports Operator for Plan to End Logistics Crisis
March 28, 2023
By SupplyChainBrain
Regulator: Moving Hazardous Chemicals by Train is Far Safer Than Trucks
March 27, 2023
By SupplyChainBrain
Analyzing Data on Train Derailments
March 23, 2023
By Bloomberg
Norfolk Southern CEO Defends Stock Buybacks in Tense Senate Exchange

March 22, 2023
By Bloomberg
CSX’s New CEO Has a Big Idea for Railroads: Carry More Freight
March 20, 2023
By Bloomberg
Biden’s Antitrust Push Across Agencies Is Working to Block Deals
March 16, 2023
By SupplyChainBrain
Canadian Pacific’s Merger With Kansas City Southern Is Approved
March 15, 2023
By Bloomberg
Norfolk Southern Sued by Ohio Over Toxic Train Derailment
March 9, 2023
By SupplyChainBrain
Norfolk Southern’s Call to Burn Derailed Train Cars ‘Jaw-Dropping,’ Senate Hears

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Congestion in the Northeast: A Conversation With Conrail President Brian Gorton
March 03, 2022
Keeping rail freight moving in the bustling Northeast Corridor is a difficult task in the best of times. And even tougher in a pandemic.
Women in Logistics 2021: A Rail-Industry Pioneer
March 25, 2021
Meet a woman of color who has broken down barriers in the railroad industry — among many other accomplishments.
A Look at the Southern California Supply-Chain ‘Meltdown’
March 18, 2021
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with supporting distribution facilities and infrastructure in the area, are suffering from severe congestion. What’s the cause — and the solution?