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5 ways to make intermodal service data more meaningful

Data published by the Surface Transportation Board has little value for intermodal shippers in North America. An industry veteran proposes a new set of metrics to address that shortcoming.

Intermodal's big bottleneck: A possible solution
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Intermodal's big bottleneck: A possible solution

North America's intermodal network is struggling to handle current volumes, let alone future growth. Here's what the railroads could do to support continued expansion and prevent potential supply chain disruptions.

Panama Canal expansion: game changer, or more of the same?
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Panama Canal expansion: game changer, or more of the same?

Some ports and ocean carriers expect significant new business to come their way following the Panama Canal expansion. But do the "shipper math," says the author, and it's clear that U.S. distribution patterns are unlikely to change much.