Rail freight transport

Optilogic Revolutionizes Supply Chain Design with Fast, Automated Transportation Route Optimization

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
ANN, Transport, Running, LTL, Product management, Software as a service, Rail freight transport, Cargo, Hopper

"With logistics costs still on the rise, considering transportation in strategic network design is crucial," said Optilogic Vice President of Product Management Rebecca Janowiak. "Cosmic Frog Hopper gives companies a huge advantage by solving routing problems at scale to minimize costs and environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and service--and it's all automated at the click of a button."

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Supply chain design software innovator Optilogic is once again leap-frogging the competition by introducing Cosmic Frog "Hopper" , automated transportation route optimization built into its Cosmic Frog supply chain design solution .
  • Transportation cost is an increasing component of logistics spend, with road freight and transportation costs rising 6.1% and total transportation costs increasing by 7.4% in 2022*.
  • Yet other supply chain design solutions are incapable of modeling detailed transportation networks and running scenarios is time-consuming and cumbersome.
  • "With logistics costs still on the rise, considering transportation in strategic network design is crucial," said Optilogic Vice President of Product Management Rebecca Janowiak.

Xinhua Silk Road: Regional economic and trade fair between China, Russia, Mongolia held in Jinzhou, NE China's Liaoning province

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Belt, Transport, Belt and Road Initiative, Rail freight transport, Tea, Far East

BEIJING, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A regional economic and trade fair among China, Russia, Mongolia was held recently in Jinzhou, northeast China's Liaoning province, with more than 40 foreign institutions and enterprises and over 100 domestic ones participated.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A regional economic and trade fair among China, Russia, Mongolia was held recently in Jinzhou, northeast China's Liaoning province, with more than 40 foreign institutions and enterprises and over 100 domestic ones participated.
  • The construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor is an important part of promoting Belt and Road construction.
  • Jinzhou Port is the northernmost port in China, and it is also the port closest to Mongolia and the Russian Far East geographically.
  • It is expected to create new sales channels for Mongolian and Russian enterprises, as well as expand their market presence in China.

What Makes Tekniam's RUCS Wireless Broadband Internet Breakthrough Technology?

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Multimedia, Internet, Digital divide, Radius, Burns, Noise, AT&T, Gasoline, Video game, Internet service provider, Cable television, Rail freight transport, Communications satellite

LENEXA, Kan., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tekniam's new Remote Universal Communication System (RUCS) has become the low cost industry leader for providing wireless Internet to rural communities, for emergency first response providers, and for developing nations trying to bridge the digital divide.

Key Points: 
  • The RUCS is a compact device which can be hand carried that broadcasts a surprisingly powerful broadband Internet signal for its size, weight and power draw.
  • / 2.27 kgs, the RUCS unit and its accompanying Distribution Module can deliver a wireless Internet signal from an access point within a 1000 ft radius for up to 250 users.
  • This makes the RUCS able to do 10 to 15 hops, providing an entire county with coverage.
  • Ease of deployment and scalability are all technology breakthroughs that add up to major bottom-line savings making Tekniam's RUCS wireless Internet the low cost industry leader to buy, lease and operate.

COAST Autonomous and Nexxiot Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Port and Rail Yard Operations

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Safety, Asset (intelligence), Harvester, Partnership, Autonomous system, AI, Car, Robotics, Rail freight transport

This partnership unites COAST's award-winning autonomous technology with Nexxiot's expertise in digitalizing shipping containers and railcars to optimize Port and Rail Yard operations.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership unites COAST's award-winning autonomous technology with Nexxiot's expertise in digitalizing shipping containers and railcars to optimize Port and Rail Yard operations.
  • COAST has developed the Harvester (pictured) from the ground-up to deliver real-time, location-accurate inventories of shipping containers, trailers and automobiles.
  • Integrating data from Nexxiot's intermodal and rail assets with COAST vehicles, is set to dramatically improve visibility in ports and rail yards.
  • The collaboration between COAST and Nexxiot also aims to improve the efficiency, safety, and security of Port and Rail Yard operations and offer faster handling and high-quality cargo processing to the benefit of the broader logistics industry.

IQAX invests in BoxPlus, combines innovative technologies into powerful IoT solution IBOX Reefer

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Internet of things, UDM, Internet, Artificial intelligence, Reefer, ETAS, PTI, Customer service, Rail freight transport, Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IQAX Ltd., an innovative developer of technology solutions for shipping and logistics based in Hong Kong, announced an investment into BoxPlus Information Technology Company Ltd., a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, as part of an effort to support the fast-growing reefer market with IBOX Reefer.

Key Points: 
  • IQAX invested in BoxPlus, becoming a shareholder in the Shanghai-based developer of container shipping IoT devices naming IBOX.
  • IBOX Reefer combines IQAX's innovative software capabilities with IoT devices and sensors developed by BoxPlus.
  • "IBOX Reefer allows carriers to lower risks, cut costs, generate value and access tangible benefits from state-of-the-art software and IoT technology."
  • Learn more about the innovative IBOX Reefer solution here: https://www.iqax.com/en/solutions/smart-containers/

T|WO’s Auto02 Creates Significant Carbon Savings to Help with Sustainability Initiatives

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Carbon, Environment, Transport, Forest, WMS, Rail freight transport, Warehouse

For one client alone and for the time of one month, the carbon reduction is equivalent to the carbon sequestered annually by 4675 acres of U.S. forests.

Key Points: 
  • For one client alone and for the time of one month, the carbon reduction is equivalent to the carbon sequestered annually by 4675 acres of U.S. forests.
  • “Companies are becoming more focused on saving the environment, and AutoO2 can help to significantly reduce carbon emissions by filling trucks fuller, so shippers don't have to use as many trucks," says Tom Moore, CEO of Transportation | Warehouse Optimization.
  • The Carbon Savings for one customer for twenty-one days were:
    These numbers are equivalent to carbon sequestered by:
    AutoO 2 is a load-building solution that builds the maximum possible payload that can ship legally and damage-free.
  • One customer reports monthly savings from using it in one warehouse at $85,000.

Molto Properties Breaks Ground on New Spec Warehouse in Fontana, CA

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Glossary of music terminology, SWIP, CBRE, Heart, SF, Rail freight transport, Inland Empire

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molto Properties announced the closing of a construction financing and ground breaking for a new state-of-the-art 86,690 SF warehouse in the Inland Empire West submarket.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molto Properties announced the closing of a construction financing and ground breaking for a new state-of-the-art 86,690 SF warehouse in the Inland Empire West submarket.
  • This project will be Molto's 4th speculative project in the Inland Empire within the last five years.
  • The project broke ground in October of 2023 and will deliver in Q3 of 2024.
  • Molto continues to pursue opportunities to develop and acquire industrial properties in core infill markets such as the Inland Empire.

TotalEnergies QUARTZ Auto Services Workshop Opened in Guatemala

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Zona, TotalEnergies, Avenue, Lubricant, Rail freight transport

GUATEMALA CITY, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalEnergies, a global leader in energy and automotive services, is proud to announce the opening of its latest QUARTZ Auto Services workshop in Guatemala.

Key Points: 
  • GUATEMALA CITY, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalEnergies, a global leader in energy and automotive services, is proud to announce the opening of its latest QUARTZ Auto Services workshop in Guatemala.
  • Located at Calzada Roosevelt 9, Avenida 0-10, Zona 2, Mixco, Guatemala, the QUARTZ Auto Services Proteccion Motriz opened its doors September 11, becoming the first specialized QUARTZ Auto Services workshop chain in Guatemala.
  • TotalEnergies ambition is to continue its network expansion across Central America, with Guatemala City being its first location.
  • "We are excited to bring TotalEnergies QUARTZ Auto Services to Guatemala.

New Forecast Projects Continued Growth of Truck Freight

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
ATA, Coal, American Trucking Associations, IHS Markit, Human, Transport, Multimedia, Pipeline, Rail freight transport

"That market share will continue to hold over the next decade, as the country will still rely on trucking to move the vast majority of freight."

Key Points: 
  • "That market share will continue to hold over the next decade, as the country will still rely on trucking to move the vast majority of freight."
  • Among the key findings in ATA Freight Transportation Forecast 2023 to 2034 are:
    Overall truck tonnage will grow from an estimated 11.3 billion tons this year to 14.2 billion tons in 2034, this represents 72.4% of the freight tonnage in 2023 and 72.6% of tonnage at the end of the forecast period.
  • "This Freight Forecast should be top of mind for policymakers in Washington, Sacramento and wherever decisions are being made that affect trucking."
  • ATA Freight Transportation Forecast 2023 to 2034, done in collaboration with IHS Markit, is available for purchase at www.atabusinesssolutions.com or by calling 866-821-3468.

ComEd Awards Scholarships for Eight Chicagoland Students to Pursue STEM Degrees

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Other Energy, Utilities, Philanthropy, Energy, Technology, Other Education, University, Education, Science, Other Technology, Other Philanthropy, Other Science, Aurora, Illinois Institute of Technology, STEM, University of Illinois Chicago, Chancellor, EXC, Workforce, Electricity, Engineering, Commonwealth Edison, Student, Partnership, Commonwealth, UIC, Biomedical engineering, Management, Tutoring, Rail freight transport, Nursing, Exelon

Now in its fifth year, the ComEd Scholars program provides scholarships that fill the funding gap for students pursuing STEM-related degrees at local universities.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its fifth year, the ComEd Scholars program provides scholarships that fill the funding gap for students pursuing STEM-related degrees at local universities.
  • In addition to the scholarship funding, ComEd Scholars receive mentorship from ComEd engineers and executives and the opportunity to apply for internships at ComEd and its parent company, Exelon.
  • “ComEd is committed to developing the future leaders of our STEM workforce while supporting talented students in northern Illinois,” said Gil C. Quiniones , CEO of ComEd.
  • UIC’s financial aid office, in partnership with academic advisors and ComEd, identify high-performing students facing significant financial burdens.