Intermodal rail Intermodal rail traffic remains on pace to set a new annual record in 2017, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Total combined U.S. carload and intermodal traffic in November 2017 ticked up 1.5 percent, or 38,587 carloads and intermodal units, from the same month in 2016, according to the
Month: December 2017
Union Pacific Explains why railroads are more high-tech than cars or planes
-Union Pacific is using a Big Data technology to ensure that its trains operate safety and efficiently. -The system is called Machine Vision. -It's one of several high-tech innovations the western freight carrier is undertaking. Business Insider- The dominant freight rail carrier in the US West is innovating at a furious pace. Someday
Uber heads to court in fight for London survival
Hiring Surges as Logistics Firms Head Into the Holidays
Strong online sales spur warehouse expansion Logistics companies went on a hiring spree in November to handle the holiday surge in online shopping, adding thousands of jobs picking items off shelves in warehouses and delivering packages to customers’ homes. The warehousing and storage sector, which includes the fulfilment centres where workers pick,
DOT Rolls Back Proposed Requirements For Airlines To Clearly Disclose Baggage Fees
Checked baggage being screened by US Transportation Security Administration Forbes-The Department of Transportation is cancelling the pursuit of new legislation that would require airlines to clearly state luggage fees in airfare searches. In a statement on December 5th, the department said that it is "committed to protecting consumers from hidden fees and
Nigeria Automotive Council to Develop Electric Car Policy
Mr. Jelani Aliyu -Director General National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has indicated that it is strategising and developing an electric car policy to prepare the nation for the production and use of electric vehicles. A statement issued yesterday by Jelani Aliyu, the Director General of
Hazy Weather Causes Ethiopian Airline unable to land in Enugu Airport
Ethiopian Airline Enugu - (Daily Trust) - An Ethiopian international flight which could not land at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu on Sunday due to bad weather which was caused by the harmattan was forced to make a quick u-turn and flew back to Ethiopia. The Ethiopian international flight was scheduled to
Nigerian Civil Aviation Says Flights may suffer cancellation, delay in coming days
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Due to the recent weather condition, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on all air travellers to exercise restraint during adverse weather, which may hamper their travel plans in the coming days and months. NCAA had issued a statement signed by its General Manager, Public Relations, Mr.
DHL ‘Innovation Day’ winners introduce new logistics tech
DHL Innovation Center Germany At Deutsche Post-DHL’s 2017 “Innovation Day” at its Bonn, Germany, Innovation Center, the winners of a series of technology “challenges” introduced new products, including autonomous warehouse robots, an online platform for package drop-offs and an internet of things (IoT) approach to online shopping, among other new logistics
Ford Set to Put New Autonomous Vehicle Technology on Trial
(Reuters), Ford Motor Company F will start testing its most recent autonomous vehicle technology by 2018. However, the commercial production of self-driving vehicles is not expected before 2021. The company has plans to test these autonomous vehicle prototypes in a variety of pilot programs in association with partners, namely, Lyft, Inc. and Domino's