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RSI Archive

What’s happening at RSI Logistics & the latest industry news

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How to Ship by Rail for Beginners

August 27, 2024September 9, 2024 Rail Education, Rail Rates and Logistics

Recently we have seen an increase in businesses interested in exploring the potential of shipping …

Selecting a Rail Transload Facility

July 29, 2024August 14, 2024 Rail Transloading and Bulk Terminals

If you’re a freight shipper of any kind, it’s likely that at some point in …

10 Rail Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies

June 27, 2024July 1, 2024 Rail Rates and Logistics

Reducing logistics spending can be an uphill battle, especially in the railroad industry. Many areas …

Railroad Cost Indexes Explained

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Rail Data and Insights, Rail Rates and Logistics

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) calculate several indexes …

Railroad Operating Ratio and How They Price

April 26, 2024May 9, 2024 Rail Rates and Logistics

Railroads will tell you they “price to the market.” But whose market is it, yours …

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The Advantages of Rail vs Truck Shipping

April 1, 2024April 2, 2024 Rail Education, Rail Transloading and Bulk Terminals

  Finding the optimal shipping modes and routes can help you reduce shipping costs substantially …

Comparing the Costs of Rail Shipping vs Truck

February 6, 2024February 7, 2024 Rail Rates and Logistics, Rail Transloading and Bulk Terminals

Companies that transport dry and liquid commodities utilize the modes of truck, rail, barge, ocean …

Rail Shipping Service and the Presidential Emergency Board

July 28, 2022September 13, 2022 Industry News

Ongoing Updates September 12th, 2022 More of the labor unions have agreed to tentative agreements …

Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Rail Industry

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Industry News

A common phrase that is growing in importance amongst organizations is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. …

Intermodal vs Transloading and When to Use Each

June 7, 2022May 19, 2025 Rail Transloading and Bulk Terminals

Whether you are shipping over long or short distances, getting your products from one place …

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