The Freight Debate
Are trucks or trains the better supply chain route?
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US freight railroads plan to invest record $13B in 2012
Freight rail operators in the United States plan to invest a record $13 billion capital expenditure in 2012, while employing 15,000 new people
U.S. DOT Secretary LaHood travels to CA to talk rail
Freight rail is becoming a hot topic inside the United States, where U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will travel to California to deliver his views on the subject
Union Pacific plans to invest $1B in Nebraska
Looking to expand one of its major freight rail arteries, Union Pacific announces its intentions to invest $1 billion in its Nebraska operations
Q4 wraps up impressive 2011 for Union Pacific
Freight rail continues its steady climb, with North American operator Union Pacific capping off its impressive 2011 with a strong fourth quarter
Canadian fourth quarter freight rail figures give hope
Railroads in Canada shipped 609,000 units in December, setting a freight rail record and providing a glimmer of optimism for the regional economy
Afghanistan's first rail line nears completion
Freight rail operations in Afghanistan are expected to start soon after the first train made its journey from Hairatan to Mazar-i-Sharif
European rail execs meet over freight corridor
CEOs from DB Schenker Rail, TX Logistik, SBB Cargo and BLS Cargo meet over Rotterdam-Genoa freight rail corridor
Sydney traffic worsens as freight forwarding climbs
Port Botany in Sydney is seeing an increasing shift toward freight forwarding over freight rail, causing more Australian traffic
Third quarter freight rail review
Supply chain digital looks at how freight rail operators around the globe did in an up-and-down third quarter
Freight rail volumes increase for Union Pacific
Thanks largely to rate increases, Union Pacific's third quarter revenues increase by 16 percent
CSX Q3 freight rail growth in line with projections
Economists hit CSX Transportation Q3 projection right on, as East Coast freight rail company earnings show a 12% gain
Union Pacific Railroad invests $31M in Wyoming
As part of its aggressive 2011 capital investment plan, UP Railroad spends $31M in Wyoming to renovate freight line
Union Pacific CEO doesn't expect double-dip recession
Freight railroad operator Union Pacific's CEO Jim Young doesn't expect a double-dip recession within the U.S.
QR National to build Australian coal rail line
Eight coal companies sign on with QR National to build a $950M coal rail line to Gladstone
Thameslink, Siemens deal hurts UK train supply chain
UK government awards 1,200 train contract to German-based Siemens over UK's Bombardier, sending ripples down the supply chain
Freight railroads take on Amtrak in court
The Association of American Railroads calls out Amtrak and PRIIA for unconstitutional practices
Opposition mounts over California high-speed rail plan
U.S. high-speed rail hopes could hinge on California, where there's plenty of bullet train opposition
China railway ministry spokesman dismissed
Facing fierce criticism over the Wenzhou train crash, China's railway ministry dismisses spokesman Yongping
Five U.S. states receive $336M for rail improvements
California, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Missouri will receive $336.2M from DOT for freight and passenger rail improvements
First freight trains transported on High Speed 1
DB Schenker Rail transports first European-sized freight trains on England's High Speed 1 rail line
China bullet train crash kills 40
Concerns mount over high-speed rail safety after two Chinese bullet trains collided this weekend
Minnesota freight train derails, injures two
Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train derails on a Minnesota bridge, injuring two railroad workers
U.S. freight rail figures point toward continued growth
With coal demand growing, U.S. freight rail is expected to grow throughout the 21st century
Freight rail challenge fee slashed
U.S. cuts freight rail challenge fee from $20,600 to $350 in a move designed to add more government investigations
Transnet rail operations 'dismal', according to CEO
CEO Brian Molefe rips rail division after South African freight rail operator Transnet falls short of targets.
Details emerge from Nevada Amtrak crash
Multiple reports show John Davis Trucking had several maintenance violations before Nevada Amtrak train crash
Union Pacific railroad faces $388M in drug fines
Freight rail operator Union Pacific refusing to pay drug fines from a U.S. border security program totaling $388M
UK freight rail traffic spikes
Despite predictions that trucking would continue to dominate the freight transport industry, UK freight rail shows resilience
China high-speed rail slows down
Facing value and safety concerns, Chinese high-speed rail endures critical questions moving forward
U.S. Road and Freight Rail breaks all-time record
North American surface trade numbers reach monthly all-time high
Long-term outlook for freight rail appears bright
Freight rail continues to trail the trucking industry, but rail traffic could double by 2050
US High-speed rail comes to a screeching halt
With costs rising, Obama's $2.02B high-speed rail pledge essentially means nothing
New freight rail line links Europe to China
Freight rail line will connect Antwerp in Belgium to Chongqing in China
UPS expands carbon offset option
UPS has announced that customers in many countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas may now select UPS carbon neutral as an option within the UPS WorldShip® shipping system.
DHL and Emirates join forces in e-freight push
DHL Global Forwarding and Emirates SkyCargo are pairing up in a new project designed to sufficiently reduce errors and eliminate tonnes of paper documents across their networks.
Environmental Factors Affect Freight Forwarders, says WCA
Victor Gomez, Communications Manager, WCA Family of Logistic Networks, has explored the concept of nature versus nurture on independent freight forwarders.
He explains that freight forwarders have had mixed responses to the economic climate but revealed that it is this reaction from each forwarder that determines their success or failure.
Freight Forwarders Network Streamlines Process
The Conqueror network was inundated with applications, which has prompted it to streamline the membership application procedure.
Applicants must now complete a single form, while extra staff have been taken on to deal with the backlog.
Toll Royal Railway Opens First Phase of Cambodian Railway
The joint venture between Toll Group and Royal Group will manage the operation of the railway.
Initially, this section of the southern line will have limited operation, but traffic volume is expected to increase once all tests have been conducted.
Intermodal Europe 2010 Confirms More Attractions
Organized by IIR Exhibitions, part of the Informa Group, Intermodal is now in its 35th year.
The event will take place between 30 November and 2 December, 2010 in Amsterdam Rai, the Netherlands.
JF Hillebrand Acquires John Crack Freight Services
The acquisition will strengthen the company’s capability to provide dedicated wine and beverage logistics services and underpins its position in the Australian market.
JCFS is located at the port of Adelaide, where it has been in business for 18 years. The company provides expert forwarding services to wineries throughout Australia.
RH Freight Finland Appoints New MD
Kiilunen has a track record in the freight forwarding industry that spans some 37 years, having been Managing Director of what is now known as UPS SCS Nordics.
NYK Logistics merges with Yusen Air and Sea Service
NYK together with Yusen Air and Sea Service today announced the launch of Yusen Logistics in Japan. This announcement marks the start of the integration of all NYK Logistics and Yusen Air and Sea Service operations into Yusen Logistics globally.
Conqueror launch makes big waves
Less than a week after its launch, the recruitment drive for the world’s first “virtual multinational” freight forwarders alliance has already netted scores of pre-applications, hundreds of website hits and requests for information.
UPS launches new ocean freight service
UPS is one of the world's Top 10 Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) and its new Preferred LCL service will provide customers with up to 20 percent faster door-to-door delivery than any other LCL service on the market.
Freight forwarders network to operate like multinational
Applications are now being accepted to join Conqueror, in which carefully selected members will work with each other on at least 50 percent of their shipments, enabling them to compete against the largest forwarding groups.
Macau to host The Freight Summit
The Freight Summit is expecting more than 600 delegates to attend the event, which will be held at The Venetian in Macau later this month.
As an ‘open source’ event, any independent freight forwarding group, association or network can attend without having to pay an annual membership fee.
DHL launches Carbon Efficiency Improvement Program
The program will initially be rolled out across the U.S. before expanding to Mexico and Canada, setting an “aggressive” carbon emissions improvement goal of over 5 percent over 2009 baseline figures by the end of 2010.
DHL Global Forwarding has said it will improve carbon efficiency by 30 percent by the year 2020.
Celadon Group reports revenue up 18.9%
Freight revenue, excluding fuel surcharges, increased 12 percent to $116.7 million in the June quarter, from $104.2 million in the 2009 quarter.
Net income was also up at Celadon Group to $2.7 million from $0.2 million last year.
India's freight network receives loan from Japan
The loan, worth $18.5 million, will develop India’s freight rail network.
It will help build 552km of rail track for freight traffic in the country’s ‘western corridor’ between Delhi and Mumbai. It is the second phase of the Japanese-Indian collaborative Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project.
