The Class I railroads are ready to alter operations in the event of a strike on September 16, stating that shipments of security-sensitive and hazardous cargo will be suspended. Norfolk Southern Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins described how NS (NYSE: NSC) would begin to apply embargoes for specific types of...
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How to Become a Shipper of Choice: 6 Crucial Shipper Tips
Knowing how to become a shipper of choice is critical today since the logistics environment has shifted from a shipper's market to a carrier's market, which means freight transportation demand is considerably higher than supply, forcing shippers to compete amongst themselves for a carrier's services. This article explains what a...
Some Class I railways are bullish on volume growth and hiring initiatives.
According to top executives' remarks at a recent investor conference, US Class I railways are hopeful that staffing initiatives and operational adjustments will result in enhanced service for the rest of the year and into 2023. "We're in really good shape for the rest of the autumn, and I expect...