Intermodal volumes up slightly in first quarter

Railroads continue to invest in intermodal

By Dave Hannon -- Purchasing, 4/5/2007 8:51:00 AM

Intermodal shipments for the first quarter were up slightly over the first quarter of 2006. According to data from the Association of American Railroads, intermodal shipments were up 0.4% through March 24 to 2.7 million.

Railroads are investing in new intermodal facilities. Canadian National recently announced it will construct a $17 million intermodal terminal in Prince George, B.C., for the export of containerized products to and from Asian markets through the new Port of Prince Rupert, B.C., rail/maritime intermodal facility.

In February, Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway launched a new intermodal train service that will add train capacity and expand intermodal rail service between Los Angeles and the Southeast.

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