June 12, 2020 | CN, Headlines
(Source: Freight Waves, June 11, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Three vessels carrying Canadian propane destined for international markets departed from AltaGas’ Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal on Thursday, beating a previous record by 50%, according to CN. CN...
June 12, 2020 | AFL-CIO, Headlines
(Source: Labor Tribune, June 4, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even as the AFL-CIO announced its endorsement of Joe Biden last week, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka noted that many frustrated rank-and-file members voted for Donald Trump in 2016. He sought to address these...
June 12, 2020 | Canada, Headlines, Oil Train
(Source: Kallanish Energy, May 27, 2020) HOUSTON — Exports of crude oil by rail from Canada dipped by 9% in March, according to new data from the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Full story: Kallanish Energy
June 12, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines
(Source: Freight Waves, June 11, 2020) NEW YORK — Politically, the U.S. and China are barely on speaking terms. Trade-wise, they’re still very much in bed together. Cargo from China is accounting for an even greater share of inbound container volumes than before the...
June 12, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 6, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 6, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 433,171 carloads...
