U.S. Rail Traffic report for the Week Ending April 20, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 20, 2024. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 474,544 carloads and intermodal units, up 0.8 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending April 20 were 216,945 carloads, down 6.7 percent compared with the same week in 2023, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 257,599 containers and...
Chorus of diverse voices, railroads urge EPA denial of California Locomotive Authorization
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) this week filed comments (EPA-HQ-2023-0574) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), calling on the agency to reject an authorization request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to implement a locomotive regulation that was finalized last year. The rule bans the operation of any locomotive that is 23 years or older from operating in California starting in 2030 —...
Episode 479: Insights into the 3PL Industry with Aaron Hodes
In this episode of the New Warehouse podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back Aaron Hodes, who is now your Supply Chain Sidekick. With a rich history in the 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) industry, most notably at ShipBob, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in partnering with e-commerce brands to optimize their logistics and fulfillment strategies. This episode dives deep into the complexities and challenges of the 3PL...
U.S. Rail Report for the week ending April 13, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending April 13, 2024. Total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 466,463 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.5 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending April 13 were 208,381 carloads, down 8.2 percent compared with the same week in 2023, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 258,082 containers and trailers, up 11.0...
Episode 478: Exploring cold chain logistics with the team from Cold Chain 3PL
The New Warehouse Podcast shines a spotlight on a crucial sector of cold chain logistics. Jamie Moriarty and Judd Rosenberg, the dynamic duo behind Cold Chain 3PL, share their journey into the world of frozen and refrigerated logistics. With backgrounds spanning from entrepreneurship in the fresh food industry to Olympic athletics, their venture into cold chain logistics was spurred by a relentless spirit to succeed and the...
Cargo growth continues at Port of Long Beach in March
Strong consumer demand drives increase in trade for seventh consecutive month Rising consumer confidence lifted trade moving through the Port of Long Beach in March, marking the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year cargo growth. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 654,082 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, an 8.3% increase from March 2023. Imports grew 8.4% to 302,521 TEUs and exports were down 21.3% to...
Escalating Middle East Tensions trigger projected surge in war risk premiums and freight rates
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran’s capture of the MSC Aries, a container ship linked to Israel, has reverberated throughout the maritime industry. This development, occurring before the missile attacks on Saturday, April 13, 2024, underscores the deepening conflict in the region. Believed to be in response to an Israeli raid on the Iranian consulate in Syria, the capture has heightened concerns...
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