Greenbrier’s Q4 railcar orders total 5,500 Railcar manufacturer Greenbrier has received orders worth over $530 million for 5,500 railcars. The Lake Oswego, Oregon-headquartered company said the orders are for a broad range of railcar types, including intermodal, boxcars, tanks, covered…
Background Who doesn’t hate being stuck in a traffic jam on a crowded interstate highway (usually in or near a major city)? Most of us would agree that the U.S. interstate highway system (known formally as the Eisenhower National System…
On this episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor look at how the data is showing that peak shipping season may already be kicking into gear. They look at the latest SONAR charts, including incoming U.S. twenty-foot equivalent units…
Electric vehicles are increasingly penetrating the freight market, especially in terminal yards where there is no range anxiety. Enter another deal for expanding EVs in the yard. Georgia-based yard management firm Lazer Spot on Thursday signed a two-year contract with…
Most automakers rely on “just-in-time” manufacturing to optimize production. That model requires precise coordination throughout every link in the global supply chain. And that’s where AIT Worldwide Logistics comes in. AIT’s automotive logistics professionals are the experts at developing resilient,…
Much like the freight industry, the past couple of years have been a roller coaster for the automotive industry. Surging demand, parts shortages and shifting consumer buying patterns — all influenced by the coronavirus pandemic — have turned the industry…
After several years of working for Old Dominion, veteran driver Christopher Knox decided it was time to venture out on his own. Knox used savings to buy a truck and started Knox Logistics, based in Riverdale, Georgia, in 2020. He…
Food deserts are areas of the country where residents have little or no access to affordable and healthy foods. Despite COVID-19 accelerating the fight against food insecurity, nearly 20 million Americans still live in these regions. For these people, prospects…
Same-day delivery firm Point Pickup Technologies has acquired GrocerKey, a white label e-commerce technology platform. Point Pickup expects the acquisition to provide it an end-to-end e-commerce platform, from pick-and-pack to last-mile delivery. Terms were not disclosed. “With almost 68 million…
As high heat and out-of-control wildfires plague some parts of the country, severe storms and torrential rain will douse the Midwest. Related: Long view: Preparing logistically for extreme weather A stationary front is stuck across the region, with plenty of…
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