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Ability to double-stack shipping containers at Port of Baltimore increases cargo intake, output

THE FOLKS AT THE PORT OF BALTIMORE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THE IDEA OF DOUBLE STACKED TRAINS FOR NEARLY HALF A CENTURY, BUT FINALLY IT BECAME A REALITY IN OCTOBER. CRANES LOAD CONTAINERS ONTO RAIL ...
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Louisiana Starts Pilot With Two-Container Trucks at Ports

Louisiana is working out details in a new experiment enabling trucks to carry two 20-foot containers in tandem to and from its ports to alleviate supply chain issues exacerbated by congestion and ...
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Thousands of container trucks travel Houston’s roads, but Port Houston is working to reduce congestion

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min As Houston drivers spend a ...
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October Port Container Volume Keeps Strong Pace

U.S. ports continued to report strong year-over-year gains for cargo handling in October. The Port of Los Angeles processed 905,026 20-foot equivalent units, a 25% jump from 725,775 handled a year ...
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Ability to double-stack shipping containers at Port of Baltimore increases intake, output

The Port of Baltimore now has the ability to double-stack shipping containers on trains in and out of the terminal. Port officials have discussed the thought for nearly 50 years, but the idea became a ...