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TOP STORIES

BNSF CEO assails new rail merger filing, says transcon will raise rates, prices

The CEO of BNSF says Union Pacific’s latest regulatory filing does nothing to change the anti-competitive aspects of the $85 billion rail merger.

CEOs of UP, NS, say latest additions to rail merger application further enhance competitive aspects

The CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confident that their merger application addressing competition concerns provides a compelling case for regulatory approval.

Industrial products spark rail freight gains

Industrial products led rail freight traffic as intermodal volumes eased from their recent surge.

Vinted taps DHL’s Germany collection points to expand second-hand market

Sellers of used products on Vinted’s app in Germany can now exchange products with buyers through DHL parcel and post collection points, including locker systems, the companies announced.

CMA CGM in new terminal venture with private equity firm

Liner CMA CGM and private equity’s Stonepeak are partnering on United Ports LLC, with terminals on four continents.

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October 27-28, 2026 | Chattanooga, TN

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