Transportation: Page 10

Rail gains, barge slips in latest grain movement trends

The latest USDA data reveals shifting dynamics in grain demand, logistics capacity and fuel costs.

Brand Insights

Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s Austin Burdette discusses heat challenges in grain handling gearboxes and how proper thermal management can reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications

Railinc launches new applications for rail routing

Developed with industry stakeholders, the Rail Industry Geographic Information System Network centralizes critical rail insights.

Iowa governor signs proclamation allowing overweight grain transport

Temporary weight limits eased for grain, fertilizer, and manure haulers through December 19.

Row of colorful semi trucks parked in a commercial truck lot

BNSF and CSX launch faster intermodal schedules from Los Angeles to East Coast

New five-day-a-week service lanes cut transit times and boost shipping options.

BNSF freight trains moving through rural landscape at sunset

Grain Facility Renovations & Builds

TGM investment boosts rail speed in central Illinois

Neoga facility expansion boosts dumping and rail capacity, reducing bottlenecks and improving grain marketing efficiency.

Large silver grain silos on grassy field with blue sky and metal infrastructure

Grain transportation activity shows mixed signals as export volumes rise

Rail shipments increase while barge movements fall significantly below last year's levels.

Railroad tracks stretching toward horizon under dramatic sunset sky

Rail grain shipments fall while ocean exports surge

Weekly USDA report reveals 50% increase in Gulf vessel loadings despite barge movements declining 32% from last year.

Railroad tracks stretching toward sunset over rocky terrain with dramatic sky

Grain transportation shows mixed trends as harvest season advances

Rail shipments stable year-over-year while barge movements decline.

Red and blue cargo barge carrying golden grain across murky green water

Grain Trade & Export

USDA reports large soybean and soybean meal export sales

Unknown buyers purchase over 327,000 metric tons of soybeans while Philippines secures substantial meal shipment.

Young soybean plants growing in rows in dark soil under cloudy sky

US grain transportation shows mixed trends as export vessel loading rises

Rail shipments decline while Gulf ocean vessel activity jumps 36% above last year.

Railroad tracks extending toward sunset over rocky ground with dramatic cloudy sky

Rail grain shipments rise while barge movements fall sharply

Gulf vessel loadings increase as fuel prices edge lower in weekly transportation update.

Golden grain pouring from agricultural machinery chute into open air

Feed Milling Equipment

GPS technology enhances accuracy in feed delivery

Location matching systems help feed mills prevent costly errors and improve record-keeping.

Row of semi trucks in different colors parked at trucking lot

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