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First train arrival at Stockholm Norvik Port

The first Green Cargo train arrived at Stockholm Norvik Port on June 9 on the newly built industrial branch line. Ports of Stockholm has built just over four kilometres of industrial branch line to couple Stockholm Norvik Port to the Swedish railway network; an investment of SEK 800 million. “It’s fantastic that the first train has now rolled into Stockholm Norvik Port. The industrial branch line links Stockholm Norvik Port to ... [+]

GPA commissions first nine Mason Mega Rail tracks

Georgia Ports Authority's Mason Mega Rail project, in the works for more than four years and designed to expand service to the Southeast and Midwestern U.S., has passed a major milestone. GPA has put into operation the first nine of 18 new working tracks, with ... [+]

New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Improves Efficiency

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), upgraded its locomotive fleet with the arrival of eight new locomotives to replace aging engines, improve efficiency, and lower overall emissions. Recognizable by their bright blue color, the new locomotives provide reliable service and support the short-line ... [+]

Railroad Traffic for Week Ending May 9

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 9, 2020 For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 412,549 carloads and intermodal units, down 22.1% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending May ... [+]

East Coast Gets New Norfolk Southern Rail Service

Glovis America has started operations at Norfolk Southern’s (NS) South Philadelphia Navy Yard facility. The 140-acre NS facility, directly adjacent to PhilaPort’s SouthPort Auto Terminal will receive domestically manufactured Hyundai and Kia cars. These vehicles are being transported from West Point, GA (Kia) and ... [+]

CEVA Logistics launches Truck–Rail–Truck service

CEVA Logistics has designed an innovative Truck-Rail-Truck (TRT) solution to keep customers’ freight moving across Asia during the COVID-19 crisis. China and the Southeast Asian region are facing flight suspensions and reductions, space limits and operational restrictions in addition to long waits at border crossings due ... [+]

Norfolk Southern names Vanessa Allen Sutherland Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced that Vanessa Allen Sutherland has been named executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective April 1, 2020. “Vanessa is an invaluable contributor to NS, with important responsibilities across a number of areas critical to our company’s success,” said James A. ... [+]

East Coast Gets New Norfolk Southern Rail Service

Glovis America has started operations at Norfolk Southern’s (NS) South Philadelphia Navy Yard facility. The 140-acre NS facility, directly adjacent to PhilaPort’s SouthPort Auto Terminal will receive domestically manufactured Hyundai and Kia cars. These vehicles are being transported from West Point, GA (Kia) ... [+]

Rail Traffic for week ending Feb. 22 down 7.6

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reports that for the week ending February 22, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 482,690 carloads and intermodal units, down 7.6% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending February 22 were 232,869 carloads, ... [+]

Forwarders, Hauliers now have the Clarity Needed to Start Preparing for Post-Brexit Customs Changes

Forwarders and hauliers now have enough clarity to start preparing for a post-Brexit business landscape, according Peter MacSwiney, chairman of Customs clearance solutions provider Agency Sector Management (ASM). There is limited time to implement the systems needed to tackle trade friction following the UK Government’s announcement ... [+]

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