Dry bulk freight news
Weekly US rail traffic for the week ending October 19, 2024
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) total US weekly rail traffic was 510 730 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.1% compared with the same week last year.
Weekly rail traffic for the week ending October 12, 2024
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), total US weekly rail traffic was 505 033 carloads and intermodal units, up 2.6% compared with the same week last year.
Weekly rail traffic for the week ending October 5, 2024
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), total US weekly rail traffic was 486 187 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.5% compared with the same week last year.
AAR: Freight trains are safe at any length
The US Transportation Research Board (TRB) released its study on operating freight trains longer than 7500 ft.
Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 10, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported US rail traffic for the week ending August 10, 2024.
North American rail volumes decline
According to the AAR, rail traffic across the US was largely down when compared to the same point in 2023.
North American rail traffic sees large decreases
The AAR has reported that across North America rail traffic has seen general decreases in carloads.
US weekly rail traffic sees small increase
The AAR has released its latest rail traffic data showing total weekly rail traffic has increased.
Port of Los Angeles completes rail extension
The Port of Los Angeles has completed a US$73 million on-dock rail expansion project on Pier 400.
Port of Vancouver moves to expand rail links
A new rail overpass has been approved for the Port of Vancouver and will improve community connections, safety, and trade.