Dry bulk freight news
AAR congratulates Buttigieg on nomination to lead Department of Transportation
The President and CEO of the AAR has issued a statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be Secretary of Transportation.
First freight train arrives at HS2’s main construction compound
The first freight train has arrived at HS2’s main construction compound in Buckinghamshire, as preparations continue for the start of construction across the central section of Britain’s new high-speed railway.
New CN terminal deepens network reach in Twin Cities and Midwest
CN has announced the launch of its new inland distribution terminal in New Richmond, WI.
Czarnikow and Swire Bulk join forces to launch freight pricing platform
Czarnikow and Swire Bulk have launched a new freight pricing platform in response to global trade taking large strides towards embracing digitisation in 2020 due to COVID-19.
AAR President and CEO applauds Primus and Schultz confirmations to STB
Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the AAR, recently issued a statement on the Senate confirmation of Robert Primus and Michelle Schultz as Members of the STB.
AAR reports latest North American rail traffic
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported US and North American rail traffic for the week ending 14 November 2020.
HS2 achieves global carbon management standard
HS2 has become the first UK transport sector client, and the second in world, to achieve the PAS 2080 global carbon management standard.
Federal Maritime Administration awards grant to Ports of Indiana
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Ports of Indiana US$4 million to make bulk cargo supply chain improvements.
AAR announces latest rail traffic data for the US and North America
The Association of American Railroads has reported US rail traffic data for October and US and North America data for the week ending 31 October.
China props up bulk trading as industry hopes for the best but plans for the worst
The Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO) has released comments and analysis on China’s recent stockpiling, with the country’s imports propping up an overall fall in trade volumes globally.