Some politicians are urging companies to speed up their rail infrastructure improvement projects in order to prevent any future accidents.

To make the most of available resources, provide more delivery choices, and achieve maximum efficiency, it is essential to effectively manage multi-carrier operations in real-time.

Bryan Boaz, Sean Brewer, Sandra Ellis, Leila Ford, Edward Quinn and Robert Zmudka are the new members, who will each serve a three-year term.

The course is made up of eight modules covering topics such as seaport operations, container terminal operations, truck transport and rail operations.

The case involves work slowdowns and stoppages at the Pacific Northwest during labor confrontations more than a decade ago.

The new service connects the capital Jakarta to Bandung, a top economic hub, and is designed to ease the country's severe traffic jams.

Manufacturers can't prepare for everything, but they can prepare to be more agile when the inevitable disruptions occur.

Freight rail infrastructure has come under scrutiny recently amid derailments, accidents involving hazardous materials, and blocked crossings.

Andrew Petrisin, supply chain advisor with the U.S. Department of Transportation, describes the role of the agency's Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative.

The venue has 154 dock doors that can support up to 700 trailers, making it one of the largest cross-docking facilities in Laredo, Texas.