Railroad line, salmon need to live in harmony in state of Washington

Rail lines and water lines are both important in Bellingham, Wash.

Port of Long Beach increases rail capacity

The Port of Long Beach has completed construction of a new rail project that will increase efficiency of goods movement and reduce congestion on local roadways by shifting more cargo to trains.

Oregon port prepares for the future, replaces key rail bridge

There is plenty of rail maintenance and construction activity going on at the International Port of Coos Bay in Oregon, and an important phase was recently completed.

Watch: Final Federal Environmental Impact Statement released on Port of Long Beach

The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision, approving the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a Port of Long Beach project designed to enhance the flow of cargo by rail.

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Watco chosen by Port of Corpus Christi to provide rail service

The Port of Corpus Christi and Watco have announced the signing of a ten-year contract for Watco to become the operator of the short line railroad servicing the Port of Corpus Christi.

The Port of Victoria announced plans for new regional logistics hub, the Texas Logistics Center

The Victoria County Navigation District announced the Texas Logistics Center at the Port of Victoria (TXLC).

Recently opened Carolina Connector helping to bolster supply chain

Just a few months after opening, the Carolina Connector intermodal transportation facility is already making a dent in the supply chain issue.

Port of L.A. has busiest January on record

The Port of Los Angeles processed 865,595 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in January, a 3.6% increase compared to last year. It was the Port’s busiest January in its 115-year history and a new milestone for a Western Hemisphere port.

Ceres Terminals and JAXPORT announce long-term, $60 million investment in TraPac Jacksonville container terminal

The JAXPORT Board of Directors unanimously approved a 20-year, $60 million agreement between Ceres Terminals and JAXPORT for the lease and modernization of the TraPac Jacksonville container terminal in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pennsylvania to invest additional $246 million in Port of Philadelphia

Pennsylvania has made an additional significant investment in the Port of Philadelphia.

Merging ports in Alaska to address infrastructure needs comes with questions

The governor of Alaska wants to merge the Port of Alaska and a port in Knik Arm and form a regional port authority in the hopes of addressing infrastructure needs for both cargo handlers.

FRA deputy chief visits Los Angeles and Long Beach ports

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose visited the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on December 8, 2021 to discuss recent progress in tackling supply chain issues through collaborative efforts among the Ports, FRA, and rail carriers.

Georgia Ports Authority announces expedited TEU capacity increase

At the Georgia Ports Authority Board meeting Monday, Executive Director Griff Lynch detailed actions that will expedite the completion of 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in annual capacity.

Critical CN line officially re-opened, but damage might already be done to grain market

A vital Canadian National line in southern British Columbia is officially back on the grid.

Governors asking for federal partnership with new infrastructure money

As Governors make plans to deploy new federal dollars to improve infrastructure in their states and territories, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted five governors, federal officials and private-sector partners for an Infrastructure Summit to explore best practices and spotlight gubernatorial leadership on the issue.



Heavy rain, mudslides cover tracks at Port of Vancouver, derail train

The supply chain has been choked for months, and a long drink of water is the last thing it needs.

Port Manatee, Regional Rail ink long-term agreement

Port Manatee has reached agreement for Regional Rail LLC to operate its seaport-owned short-line railroad through at least 2036, with options through 2051, advancing extended business opportunities for Manatee County’s rapidly growing seaport.

Rail Group On Air presents On the Line: The top rail news stories in October

The lead editors of Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal cover the top stories in their sectors.

U.S. DOT will use two loan programs to improve supply chain infrastructure

The U.S. DOT is determined to remedy the supply chain infrastructure.

Norfolk International Terminals receives grant for new rail facilities

Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a $450,000 grant for Norfolk International Terminals at the Port of Virginia.

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