Port of Long Beach boosts green transformation
Incentives of $57 million are offered for cleaner equipment, harbor craft The Port of Long Beach is launching two new incentive programs totaling $57.4 million to accelerate emissions reductions by supporting the purchase of zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment and cleaner harbor craft. The funding is part of the System-Wide Investment in Freight Transport (SWIFT), a pioneering initiative funded by the California State...
Railroads drive $233 Billion in economic activity, supporting nearly 750,000 jobs
A new study by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) underscores the substantial economic impact of the rail transportation industry in the United States. In 2023, the rail transportation sector contributed $233.4 billion in total economic output, supporting nearly 749,000 jobs across various industries. “Railroads are a key pillar of American commerce, powering our supply chains and driving economic growth nationwide,” said AAR...
U.S. rail traffic report for the week ending February 22, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 22, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 458,513 carloads and intermodal units, down 5.1 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending February 22 were 193,252 carloads, down 13.6 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 265,261...
U.S. Rail Traffic report for the week ending February 15, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 15, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 480,740 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.5 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending February 15 were 209,216 carloads, down 4.8 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 271,524...
Episode 564: Mastering Omnichannel Logistics with Caraway Home
E-commerce growth has transformed how brands approach logistics, fulfillment, and omnichannel distribution. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Mark Riskowitz, VP of Operations at Caraway Home. Riskowitz shares how Caraway grew from a startup to a major player in premium kitchenware, overcoming logistical challenges. Building a Scalable Omnichannel Logistics Framework from Day One When Caraway Home launched in...
U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 08, 2025
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 8, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 502,449 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending February 8 were 218,393 carloads, down 0.7 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 284,056 containers...
Episode 562: Lessons on food-grade warehousing with JT Logistics
On The New Warehouse Podcast episode, Kevin welcomes Troy Strawhecker, Chief Strategy Officer and Partner at JT Logistics. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, JT Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in warehousing, transportation, and value-added services. While they operate across various industries, a significant focus is on food-grade warehousing—a sector that demands rigorous compliance and precision. Troy...
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