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Service struggles continue
Congestion and disruption are becoming the new normal for the rail industry as providers scramble to respond to surging demand.
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Intermodal
Container xChange expands online leasing platform to tank containers
Acquisition of four-year-old firm TankContainerFinder.com could help bring relief to congested shipping sector, company says.
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East coast container ports sign agreement to tackle cargo surge
Groups seek to upgrade South Atlantic Chassis Pool to version 3.0 and increase intermodal capacity.
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Japanese shipping container conglomerate buys CAI International for $1.1 billion
Mitsubishi HC Capital now leases out 3.3 million TEUs of containers as maritime industry struggles with shortage of available units.
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Utah, Oakland sign deal to improve cargo flow
Partnership between Utah Inland Port Authority and Port of Oakland focuses on rail enhancements, transloading capacity, and environmental protections, port officials say.
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CN claims victory over rival railway in bidding war for Kansas City Southern
If approved by regulators, $33.6 billion merger would link Canada, U.S., and Mexico as new USMCA trade agreement takes effect.
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North American intermodal volumes boom in Q1 for greatest jump since 2013
Volumes show third consecutive quarter of growth as economy continues to rebound from pandemic restrictions.
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Report: North American ports set for strong performance in 2021
Economic rebound, anticipated GDP growth, and double-digit rise in imports to spur activity nationwide.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to regain hurricane strength and slap Gulf Coast
If it strikes U.S. on Wednesday, storm would be 11th hurricane of the season, nearly double the average of six.
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Louisiana braces for third Gulf Coast hurricane in six weeks
Hurricane Delta could close ports, highways, and intermodal hubs throughout the region, Riskpulse warns.
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