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Lineage Logistics Acquires Cryo-Trans and its Fleet of Refrigerated Railcars for Temperature-Controlled Transportation

January 7, 2021

Lineage Logistics announced the acquisition of Cryo-Trans, North America’s leading provider of refrigerated and insulated railcars and rail management solutions. This industry-first partnership creates a uniquely comprehensive and seamlessly integrated supply chain solution for food and beverage customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


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Greenbrier releases environmental, social, governance report

In recent years, Greenbrier has introduced sustainable designs, including the reduction of tare weight and implementing articulation in more of its product offerings.
August 20, 2019
The Greenbrier Cos., Inc., Lake Oswego, Ore., released its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, which highlights its corporate social responsibility accomplishments.
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Best practices for shipping refrigerated products via rail

Multiple new refrigerated (reefer) rail companies have entered the market in recent years, and existing service providers are investing more capital into developing and expanding their fleets and geographic reach.
Bethany Cramer
November 30, 2018
Making the switch from over-the-road to rail is not complicated, and the protocols for refrigerated truck and refrigerated rail are similar.
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Study: Rail industry maintains strong safety record

Through employee commitment to safety and investments in maintenance and new technologies, the industry has maintained a strong safety record.
March 13, 2018
Newly released data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Washington, D.C., confirms that recent years remain the safest ever for U.S. railroads.
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Norfolk Southern releases sustainability report

The report details NS’ progress toward achieving a healthy balance between its business imperatives as a publicly traded company and its environmental and social commitments as a responsible corporate citizen.
August 9, 2016
Norfolk Southern released a new online sustainability report, “What Efficiency Looks Like.”
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AAR study shows freight railroads greatly impact national, local economies

This report is said to be the first of its kind to quantify the sweeping impact of investments by Class I railroads with U.S. operations on the overall economy.
June 13, 2016
The study finds spending by the seven largest U.S. railroads created $274 billion in economic activity, generated nearly $33 billion in state and federal tax revenues and supported nearly 1.5 million jobs nationally in 2014 alone.
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