Burlington Northern Santa Fe

INTERMODAL/RAIL

Intermodal struggles continue as congestion, capacity, supply chain disruptions persist

Rail intermodal operators, already challenged on numerous fronts, have little ability to flex up as peak season rolls on. Shippers are wise to make contingency plans to avoid further supply chain pain.

October 4, 2022

Gary Frantz

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Rail intermodal operators, already challenged on numerous fronts, have little ability to flex up as peak season rolls on. Shippers are wise to make contingency plans to avoid further supply chain pain.

transportation report

Clear track ahead or challenges around the bend?

October 3, 2019

Gary Frantz

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Intermodal service providers are finding that last year's stellar performance is a tough act to follow, as they face down challenges ranging from China tariffs to aging infrastructure to softening demand.

inbound

BNSF turns to electric vehicles to "green" up operations

November 14, 2018

DC Velocity Staff

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Railroad awarded $22.6 million grant for clean technology pilot program.

newsworthy

Regional parcel carrier LSO hires Metzler, industry veteran, as president, CEO

March 5, 2018

DC Velocity Staff

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Executive has held top jobs at FedEx, DHL, APL Logistics, BNSF unit, among others.

newsworthy

Ottensmeyer named president of Kansas City Southern

February 20, 2015

DC Velocity Staff

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Starling to step down as president as part of succession plan.

newsworthy

BNSF offers details of record capital expenditures for 2015

January 16, 2015

DC Velocity Staff

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Troubled northern network to get about one-quarter of $6 billion amount.

newsworthy

Several rails post big jumps in intermodal velocity during last week, data show

December 12, 2014

DC Velocity Staff

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BNSF, CSX hit fastest speeds all year; NS, UP show sequential gains.

fastlane

Cliff Lynch's annual letter to Santa Claus

December 1, 2014

Clifford F. Lynch

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Please see what you can do to get Congress to resolve the highway funding issue as well as convince retailers to be more cautious with their delivery promises. And btw, the entire West Coast needs some attention.