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Jonathan Daniels was on the job in Baltimore for a little more than two years, but he’s credited with helping coordinate state and federal recovery efforts to reopen the port following the collapse of the Key Bridge.

U.S.-based Americold plants a flag in Canada as part of a rail-maritime cold chain integration with CPKC and DP World. The post Rail, ocean access backs new Americold cold chain facility at eastern Canada port appeared first on FreightWaves.

Amtrak and private Master Developer team Penn Transformation Partners (PTP) have finalized a Pre-Development Agreement for the overhaul of Penn Station New York, “America’s Railroad” reported June 22. Amtrak and […] The post Amtrak, PTP Sign Pre-Development Agreement for PSNY appeared first on Railw

Alto, the Canadian Crown Corporation developing the planned Toronto-Québec City HSR (high-speed rail) system, will assess a southern route option between Peterborough and Ottawa that includes a potential stop in […] The post Alto to Assess Potential Stop in Kingston, Ontario appeared first on Railwa

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) upgrades the Rockaway Park Shuttle with R211 train cars. Also, the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) raises C$1.85 billion through its first green bond issuance; the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) commissions Indra Gro

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Mendocino Railway’s California Western Railroad / Skunk Train has unveiled Locomotive 1776 featuring a design that incorporates the American flag and a bald eagle, […] The post Skunk Train Unveils Locomotive 1776 appeared first on Railway Age.

The North American terminal operator and stevedore is starting work on a long-delayed big-ship terminal along the Delaware River that would serve mid-Atlantic shippers.

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay on June 22 reported that it will move forward with environmental review, permitting, and preliminary engineering activities for its Pacific Coast Intermodal Port […] The post Port of Coos Bay Advances PCIP Project appeared first on Railway Age.

Despite inflation, reduced costs for the apparel staple spur negative consequences for workers’ wages and safety, per nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye.

Groupings of midsize ocean carriers linking strong regional networks with innovative services is one way those carriers can stay competitive in the deep-sea business, writes Jeremy Masters.

As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.

Canada and Mexico manufacturers must commit to verifiable U.S. capacity expansion and maintain meticulous, traceable records to qualify for reduced Section 232 tariffs.

Capacity on the trade lane fell when US tariffs were imposed last year, and now Brazilian shippers are trying to beat the clock ahead of a new round of duties scheduled to be implemented next month.

The snag has since been resolved, with the retailer fulfilling some orders within a day of using the implemented system, per CFO Bernard McCracken.

CSX officially opens a $495 million tunnel project in Baltimore to increase container traffic along the I-95 corridor and at the city’s port. The post CSX officially opens $495M Baltimore intermodal rail tunnel project appeared first on FreightWaves.

The debate within the US International Trade Commission was whether economic conditions would have caused deteriorating sales in the US regardless of the presence of foreign companies.

Morristown & Erie Railway (M&E) on June 20 launched locomotive No. 26 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was revealed during a […] The post M&E Unveils America 250 Tribute Locomotive appeared first on Railway Age.

Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South.

Sound Transit updates its project to bring light rail to West Seattle, Wash. Also, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen ratifies a new contract at Metra commuter rail in Chicagoland. The post Transit Briefs: Sound Transit, Metra appeared first on Railway Age.

Fairwinds Terminal Services, LLC (Fairwinds) will receive a $750,000 grant to rehabilitate 12,000 feet of track in service at its Norfolk, Va., facility through Virginia’s Rail Industrial Access Program, which […] The post Fairwinds Secures Virginia ‘Truck Diversion’ Grant appeared first on Railway

The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating whether the European country's practices shift research costs on to Americans.

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors on June 18 approved the agency’s Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, “maintaining core transit services across the system while advancing a long-term strategy to address structural funding challenges.” The post San Diego MTS Board App

TYLin on June 10 announced that Steven Landolt has been promoted to Sector Manager for the firm’s rail and transit business in the Southwest region of the U.S. He will lead project delivery and client engagement across a region facing “sustained population growth, increasing transit demand, and comp

When tight capacity meets unexpected volumes, price elasticity goes wild as container lines have learned from the pandemic to go fast and hard on seeking rate increases.

The start-and-stop movement in the US offshore wind industry comes as energy projects have kicked into overdrive to keep pace with the booming buildout of data centers.

The wholesale model aims to enable the workwear retailer to tap into the popularity of Prime shipping while freeing up time to focus on its own digital portfolio and stores.

The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy.

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The UK could become a dumping ground for low-value imports come July, prompting industry leaders to urge the government to accelerate the removal of its de minimis tax reforms.

Sources believe a potential vessel-sharing deal between the two could pave the way for a more balanced and resilient supply-demand environment for all participating carriers in India-North America trades.

The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services.

Following strong May volumes, the port expects to handle more than 900,000 container units in both June and July, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

Industrial real estate vacancy rates are falling in Chicago, Indianapolis and other key hubs as the frontloading of imports and data center construction drive demand.

The rebates helped reduce overall retail prices by about half a percentage point.

The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Shipper Index tracked down again in May to 97, a drop of 26 points since March and two points lower than April.

The 4,500-acre inland site in Southern California will serve as a hub where ocean containers are transferred into 53-foot domestic boxes and as a staging point for some international freight.

A local city council has approved a massive intermodal project BNSF positioned as a linchpin for the future of rail freight originating at the busiest U.S. container complex. The post BNSF wins local approval for new $4B California rail intermodal project appeared first on FreightWaves.

While freight demand isn’t booming despite growth in imports and manufacturing activity, it’s enough to push transportation pricing higher.

U.S. railroads notched up freight traffic in the latest week, as total volumes more than doubled growth year-to-date. The post Intermodal pulls away from carload rail freight appeared first on FreightWaves.

With global trade flows shifting toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns, the focus is moving away from planning around fixed seasonal cycles, according to the forwarder.