To view more FreightWaves infographics, click here
The post Daily Infographic: Freight railroads are part of the solution to climate change appeared first on FreightWaves.
Similar Posts
Shipping line fires back at bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond, now in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, insists it was a victim of shipping line greed amid the supply chain crisis. It filed a high-profile complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on April 27 against Hong Kong-based shipping line OOCL, seeking at least $31.7 million in compensation. District court documents reveal Bed…
Newly public Proficient has strong Q2, makes first post-IPO acquisition
Proficient Auto Logistics has two quarters in the books – at least in terms of financial reports – giving investors a better look at the auto carrier, which is also getting bigger. The company, essentially a rollup of several auto carriers under the Proficient banner that went public in May, posted an operating ratio of…
Much has been done to improve rail safety in wake of East Palestine
By Drue Pearce A year has now passed since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. While the accident prompted increased scrutiny and calls for accountability, it also brought to light the strides that have been made in prioritizing safety across the sector. Our American economy depends on moving goods across the country…
Logistics veteran joins board of insurtech LuckyTruck
Despite challenges, the trucking industry has seen improvements in operational efficiencies and enhanced driver safety through technology adoption. However, insurance costs are rising as a result of nuclear verdicts and increased repair expenses. Yet, logistics professionals and technology experts believe that by leveraging telematics and operational data, insurance costs can be lowered and can become…
Benchmark diesel price heads higher; so do world oil markets
Retail diesel prices as measured by the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration weekly average are starting to react to an overall bullish market in crude oil and petroleum products. The weekly number, the benchmark used in most fuel surcharges, rose 6.5 cents a gallon Monday to $4.061 a gallon. It’s the largest one-week increase since…
AI isn’t new to the supply chain, but ChatGPT is expanding its role
ORLANDO, Fla. — If there were a contest to find the buzzword that sums up the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, the winner would be clear: AI. Companies boasted about their artificial intelligence bona fides on the floor of the recently concluded show. The flood of emails sent to journalists covering the event, offering up interviews…