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Americold Breaks Ground on First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network in Missouri

$127M facility to support North America's only single-line rail service offering for refrigerated shippers between U.S. Midwest markets and Mexico.

May 3, 2024

The new 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City is part of a strategic collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to co-locate Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network.

Americold Plans First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network in Missouri

February 27, 2024

Americold is investing $127 million in the 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

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.

Georgia Ports Authority draws $5B investment to double container capacity

To handle the growing container trade crossing Garden City Terminal, the GPA is expanding its rail infrastructure and offerings.

September 13, 2019

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), Savannah, Ga., announced plans to double capacity at Garden City Terminal to 11 million 20-foot equivalent container units per year.

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.

14 port-related projects receive $229.23M in BUILD Infrastructure Grants

Direct funding for maritime infrastructure projects, including connections to ports, will improve freight mobility.

December 12, 2018

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced $1.5 billion in discretionary grant funding to 91 projects in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

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.

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.

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.”

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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Americold Breaks Ground on First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network in Missouri

Americold Plans First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network in Missouri

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

Georgia Ports Authority draws $5B investment to double container capacity

Greenbrier releases environmental, social, governance report

14 port-related projects receive $229.23M in BUILD Infrastructure Grants

Best practices for shipping refrigerated products via rail

Study: Rail industry maintains strong safety record

Norfolk Southern releases sustainability report

AAR study shows freight railroads greatly impact national, local economies

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