Shippers are increasingly facing significant challenges navigating rail congestion at key U.S. West Coast ports, particularly Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland, due to a confluence of high peak season demand, strategic rerouting to avert East and Gulf Coast strikes, and anticipated tariff hikes.
December 3, 2024In recent years, Bolivia's logistics sector has been experiencing an intriguing and significant transformation, primarily driven by shifts in demand from traditional oil and gas sectors to the burgeoning renewable energy and mining industries. This shift reflects broader global trends towards
November 21, 2024The U.S. rail industry witnessed mixed performance in carload and intermodal volumes for the week ending November 9, as detailed by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). During this period, total rail carloads fell by 3.7% year-over-year to 224,722 carloads, marking a decline from the
November 15, 2024Mozambique's logistics sector is on the brink of significant growth, driven by its strategic location on the East African coast, robust economic development, and expanding global trade partnerships. Serving as a critical conduit for goods traversing between landlocked African nations and
November 8, 2024The Victorian and broader national supply chains are on the brink of a significant transformation with the development of the Somerton Intermodal Terminal. This $400 million project, located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, is set to be operational by late 2025. Already 65% complete, the
November 8, 2024The ongoing investigation into allegations of bribery within Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), a state-owned logistics company in South Africa, has revealed disturbing details. Allegedly, a general manager in charge of safety and security solicited bribes totaling R30 million from six potential
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