With the digital age in full force, it could be argued that transportation is currently going through some of its most significant changes ever. As the oldest continuously in-use mode, America’s railroad system has gone through many changes in the 200-plus years it has been in operation, though often more reluctantly than other modes. That…
With freight volume reaching record levels and greenhouse gas emissions generating rising concern, the transportation industry is turning its attention to sustainability with mounting energy. The constant rush of goods around the world is unlikely to slow, but new technology and innovations are offering strategies to reduce the environmental impact of this activity. While all…
After over a year of putting their political heads together — and butting heads — the US, Mexico and Canada recently came to an agreement over trade in North America. Deemed the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the settlement is a revision of the 1994 NAFTA treaty. The deal is still waiting to be given final approval…
As the digital revolution is well underway across the US, the next phase of the technology shift looks to be the rail industry. From energy-efficient locomotives to autonomous operations, the rail system is increasingly adopting digital innovations. The real game-changers of the moment, though, are proactive maintenance monitoring and Positive Train Control (PTC). Monitoring for…
The freight industry has seen an economic boom in the beginning of 2018, and the demand continues to grow. Carriers are struggling to keep up with the freight surge with a lack of drivers and operators needed to transport the loads. This has led to many companies providing hiring incentives for prospective workers. According…
As summer approaches, the demand for freight remains in high. With a driver shortage creating a limited truck capacity, it’s only prudent for shippers to explore alternative delivery methods. Read on as we detail how utilizing maritime, rail or air freight methods could be the perfect shipping solution to the nation’s truck driver shortage. …
Properly shipping products from manufacturing to retail is a vital part of a business. If done poorly, it can drastically impact your business with delays to market. Occasionally, the most efficient and affordable way to ship your manufactured goods from one location to another is via intermodal transportation. Intermodal is utilized when two different modes…
As we mentioned in earlier blogs regarding intermodal transportation and warehousing, the transportation and logistics industry is comprised of several unique sectors. These include: warehousing, sea, air, road and railway. This week, we’ll be examining the importance of rail transportation and specifically how it pertains to the Kansas City area. Rail freight transportation is often…
The U.S. logistics and transportation industry spent roughly $1.48 trillion in 2015, which represented 8 percent of the total annual GDP. The industry consists of several different transportation methods including over the road, railway, air and sea. An area that’s seeing incredible growth, especially in Kansas City, is intermodal transportation. Intermodal shipping incorporates multiple modes…