Last week we discussed the possibility of a rail strike hitting as we move into the holiday season, and intelligent shippers are talking to their logistics partners to determine what can be done to mitigate disruptions if a work stoppage occurs. Besides transportation solutions, customers need to be aware of warehousing and distribution options they...Read More

Warnings of a possible rail strike starting December 4th ramped up again as the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) voted against the National Tentative Agreement. This contract came together in September after the initial cooling-off period passed, and the Presidential Advisory Board (PEB) stepped in to expedite progress on a resolution. Reiterating our earlier warnings...Read More