One trend I find that is incredibly challenging is the “Fishing for Information” trend that seems to rise up when we see significant market changes in the industry or new…

Demurrage is often a continuous touchy topic between railroads and shippers or receivers.  I remember dealing with this topic when I started in the rail industry in grain marketing at…

What railcar leasing alternatives are available to your company?  The best way to determine your railcar leasing alternatives is to ask  relevant questions of your railcar supplier.  We have outlined…

Is there any value in managing railcar logistics?  This is a question often asked at shipper gatherings across the country, mostly via telecommunications in todays’ environment. Following is a couple…

Having enough railcars or the right mix of railcars has always been a challenge for those responsible.  It’s rare that you’re right. Too many railcars and you’re spending money and…

Have you ever taken the challenge on of putting together a large complex say 500-piece jigsaw puzzle?  You know the kind that has a theme of some kind that has…

Over the past year the people and businesses of the United States have been in a constant state of reactionary change!  There are shut downs, re-openings, partial closings, personal protective…

In these times of COVID 19 / Coronavirus and the subsequent fall out many companies of all sizes are experiencing a tightening of the belts and squeezing cash and costs…

Imagine this: you’re a transportation professional who has just received notice from the railroad that they are no longer going to provide you with the type or quantity of railcars…