Short line and regional railroads are polishing their entrepreneurial skills as they prospect for new customers and solidify links to Class 1s.
This week in Borderlands: A stronger Mexican peso could pose challenges for U.S.-Mexico trucking; Tesla seeks $100 million to build Semi truck charging stations; OmniTRAX taps a former Amazon exec to lead its Texas railroad; and cargo truck processing returns to a Texas border crossing.
TRAC Intermodal establishes a partnership with startup incubator ZEBOX; OminiTRAX subsidiary NSR of northern Ohio gets a battery-electric locomotive; and Missouri-based Jaguar starts operations in St. Louis.
Federal funding and private investments lend support to the supply chain infrastructure surrounding the Port of Savannah.
News briefs outline U.S. rail volumes, expanded service offerings by TNW Corporation and The Andersons, OmniTRAX rail-ready sites in northeast Ohio and milestones at the Transportation Technology Center complex in Pueblo, Colorado.
OmniTRAX is working with the River Ridge Development Authority of southern Indiana to develop real estate, while a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary broadens its rail service agreement to include service to the Mason Mega Rail Terminal at the Port of Savannah.
FreightCar America makes Terry Rogers its permanent CFO, the Association of American Railroads reports weekly U.S. rail volumes rose 0.3% year-over-year, and The Broe Group updates its progress on a Savannah, Georgia-area industrial park.
OmniTRAX sets sights on Sand Springs; advisory group approves Union Pacific’s emission reduction targets.
Former CSX executive Dean Piance will serve as CEO of short line operator and logistics provider OmniTRAX.
Short line operator is seeking companies that might be interested in constructing facilities on sites located on the Georgia Woodlands Railroad, which interchanges with CSX.
U.S. short line rail operator OmniTRAX confirms it was the victim of a ransomware attack and data breach targeting its owner, Broe Group.
U.S. carload traffic on a weekly basis was 3.1% lower last week on a year-over-year basis and 1.7% higher sequentially.
Jaguar acquires five short lines, while OmniTRAX readies more business-ready sites.
The Port of Brownsville recently received a $14.5 million grant to expand and upgrade the port’s 3 million-bushel grain elevator, including rail and road improvements.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Volkswagen Taos starts production in Mexico; Lalamove launches delivery services in Dallas; Dachser Mexico expands in Querétaro; and OmniTRAX grows in South Texas.
The rail sites are for manufacturers wanting to expand their footprint domestically or tap into the export network.
The short line operator prepares itself to manage future growth opportunities.
The short line operator is working with local economic development commissions to develop rail-ready sites for industrial use.
OmniTrax, a short line operator, says the appointment will help the company capitalize on customer interest for rail-based supply chains.
OmniTRAX is looking for interested parties seeking to develop commercial facilities along its West Virginia rail lines.
North American railroad leaders believe that the industry is resilient and have reported ongoing demand for rail services.
OmniTRAX announces new CFO following several additions to the management team.
Global law firm HFW and Southeastern Freight Lines announce promotions.
The Denver-based short line operator promotes from within for the new roles.
The Containerization & Intermodal Institute, EROAD and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock announce board appointments.
OmniTRAX and R.J. Corman seek to cultivate customer relations with recent appointments.
The acquisition seeks to build upon the company’s rail assets in Ohio and expand its presence into the Port of Cleveland.
Winchester & Western Railroad is being acquired by OmniTrax in a $105 million deal.
Venture brings together two of the largest names in U.S. frac sand production to provide integrated delivery solution.
OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held transportation service companies in North America and an affiliate of The Broe Group. has joined BiTA.
