On-Dock Intermodal Debuts at Virginia Terminal
CSX Corp.’s rail unit on Jan. 3 began offering on-dock rail intermodal service at Portsmouth, Va., marking the latest step in its multistate National Gateway project to expand double-stack service in the eastern United States.
January 12, 2012Intermodal Traffic Climbs 8.6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 8.6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
January 6, 2012Schneider National to Open Intermodal Training Center
Schneider National said it will open a new training center for drivers in its intermodal unit as the carrier pursues expansion of truck/rail business by hiring 160 drivers.
January 5, 2012Intermodal Traffic Jumps 22.9% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic jumped 22.9% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 29, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic increased 6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
December 22, 2011Intermodal Cargo Buoys Truck/Rail Freight Growth
Truck/rail freight’s steady growth trajectory continued in 2011, buoyed by domestic intermodal service that apparently continued to attract more over-the-road freight as truck capacity tightened.
December 19, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic increased 3% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 16, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.5% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.5% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 9, 2011Port to Gain Intermodal Capacity With $6.5 Million Track Project
The Port of Savannah’s intermodal capacity will be enhanced by a $6.5 million project to add 1.2 miles of rail track at a container transfer terminal, the Georgia Ports Authority announced.
December 8, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.7% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.7% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 2, 2011