The number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads increased in year-to-year comparisons. Total carloads were up from 339,352 in January 2012 to 362,843 in January 2013, resulting in a seven percent increase.
The largest gain was observed in the all other carloads commodity, up 72 percent. Trailer or container followed, up 35 percent. Commodities experiencing the most significant declines were petroleum products…
Railinc Assistant Vice President of Business Operations Treadwell Davison was recognized as a supply chain executive “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine for 2013. This award honors individuals from software firms and service providers, consultancies and academia who have helped their supply chain clients or the supply chain community at large prepare to meet the significant challenges of today’s business…
Railinc President and Chief Executive Officer Allen West has been elected 2013 chair of the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the statewide membership association for the technology sector. West, who previously served as vice-chair, will lead the organization’s board of technology executives and provide guidance to NCTA staff.
“NCTA brings together the best and brightest of North Carolina’s technology sector,” West said. “Railinc’s…
Railinc Corp. announced today that Michael Redeker, vice president and chief information officer of Canadian Pacific (CP), was recently elected to Railinc’s board of directors.
“To have someone with Mike’s credentials on our board is very exciting,” said Allen West, Railinc president and CEO. “He brings the vision and IT experience we value as Railinc continuously improves its service to the freight rail industry.”
“Railinc is an integral part…
Railinc has upgraded the Interline Service Agreement (ISA) Repository, streamlining the process of entering into an ISA and making the application easily accessible to railroads of all sizes. The upgrade to the repository helps railroads that operate in and around major rail gateways improve planning and communication with their interchange partners. About 130 freight-rail industry participants use the ISA Repository. Railinc developed the…
Railinc was named a 2012 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider by Inbound Logistics magazine. Railinc is the railroad industry’s leading resource for rail data, information technology and information services. Inbound Logistics editors selected Railinc for its consistent ability to deliver innovative solutions that empower logistics and supply chain excellence. The company was recognized by the publication for the second year in a row.
“As shippers,…
Railinc Corp. announced today that Dave Ebbrecht, executive vice president operations of Kansas City Southern (KCS) and its U.S. subsidiaries, was recently elected to the company’s board of directors.
“Dave is a well-respected railroad executive who has made significant contributions to the freight rail industry,” said Allen West, Railinc president and CEO. “He brings a wealth of rail operations expertise to the board that will be invaluable as…
Railinc has announced that the development of the Comprehensive Equipment Performance Monitoring (CEPM) program’s next phase—CEPM-Side Frames, Bolsters and Couplers—is underway and on track. This phase of the program is intended to give rail industry participants visibility into the health status and history of side frames, bolsters and couplers, helping them to improve rail safety and the recall process.
“The freight rail industry sees great…