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CSX Exec Bullish on Intermodal Growth

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How CSX Is Meeting the Demands of Intermodal Shippers

Arthur Adams Jr., director of sales with CSX, outlines shippers' intermodal "pain points," and talks about what the railroad is doing to alleviate them.

Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.

North American Rail, Intermodal Traffic Increases as Winter Ends

United States freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5 percent measured against the comparable week in 2012, said the Association of American Railroads.

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DB Schenker Logistics Offers Reefer Service; Opens Facility in Poland

DB Schenker Logistics is starting up a new temperature-controlled service for the export of wine from France to global destinations.

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U.S. Infrastructure Gets D+ from American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card

Building America's Future called for dramatically ramping up long-term investment in the nation's infrastructure after the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2013 Infrastructure Report Card, which graded America's infrastructure a D+ overall.

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University of Louisville Creates Logistics and Distribution Index

Researchers at the University of Louisville, Ken. have created the Logistics and Distribution (LoDI) Index, a national economic indicator that is intended to help businesses monitor the health of markets and guide their investment decisions.

Aramex Signs Agreement for UAE National Railway

Global logistics giant Aramex has signed an agreement to use the UAE's planned national railway network, its operator Etihad Rail has announced. The signing of the memorandum of understanding comes at a time of rapid growth for the Middle East's transport and logistics market.

Commission Increases Road Haulage Permits Considering Intermodal Freight

Representatives from the Belarusian and Italian Commission on International Road Transport met in Rome where an agreement was reached to increase bilateral quotas on road haulage in 2013 and 2014. The parties also discussed the subject of intermodal transport and the prospect of increased use of bilateral communication, and increasing the flow of freight between Europe and Asia.

Indian Railway Freight Rates Rise Five Percent

Plans to increase coal rail freight rates by 5.7 percent across India have been outlined in the national Railway Budget 2013-14. India's Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal published proposals to raise the freight rate on coal from Rs 685.10 per tonne to Rs 724.80 - a jump of 5.79 percent.

NewAge Software & Solutions Enters North American Market

NewAge Software & Solutions, a provider of software applications for freight forwarders and logistics companies, has entered the North American market.

Canadian National Suspends Future Rail Line

Canadian National Railway has suspended the feasibility study for the construction of its proposed rail line and terminal handling facility to serve the Quebec/Labrador iron ore range.

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