The NMFC system defines standard freight classes for carriers to measure the "transportability" of goods. It sorts freight into several categories, which are continuously amended by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA).
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Tornado Derails 43 BNSF Train Cars in North Dakota
STEELE, N.D. — Strong winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.
August 29, 2024Canadian Rail Operations Back on Track After Work Stoppage
Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.
August 29, 2024July Port Container Volumes Jump Amid Early Holiday Season
U.S. ports are reporting record gains for this time of year with volumes being boosted by school supplies and an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.
August 28, 2024Train Movements in Canada Close to Normal
Train movements at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City are almost back to normal after a short lockout of unionized workers, according to data provider RailState.
August 28, 2024FRA Report Says BNSF Safety Held Back by Industry Issues
BNSF is generally striving to improve safety, but that message doesn’t always reach workers who often don’t feel comfortable reporting safety concerns, according to an assessment.
August 28, 2024Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Shipping Bottleneck
The Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought.
August 27, 2024Peterbilt 579 EV to Transport Honda Vehicles in Alabama
A Peterbilt 579 EV developed to transport newly built Honda vehicles from the company’s Lincoln, Ala., plant was unveiled Aug. 26 after a yearslong development process.
August 27, 2024Back-to-Work Order Issued for Two Major Canada Railroads
TORONTO — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at two major railroads back to work.
August 26, 2024Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26
A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.
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