Logistics
November 8, 2016
November Logistics Report
Written by Sandy Williams
As we begin November and head into the winter season, SMU took a quick look at shipping conditions in the various transportation modes.
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Great Lakes iron ore shipments fall in September
Iron ore shipments from US ports on the Great Lakes slipped in September from a year earlier, according to the Lake Carriers Association (LCA).
AAR agrees to rescind new railcar rule
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has agreed to rescind the Open Top Loading Rule (OTLR), according to a notice issued by the Recycled Material Association (ReMA).
Canada launches CA$100M rebate to cut steel freight costs
Canadian steel producers will get new help moving material across the country under a federal freight rebate plan launched on Aug. 10.
Running on empty: Troian warns trucking industry woes may ripple through industry
Gregg Troian, industry veteran and president of both PGT Trucking and the Board of Directors at the American Transportation Research Institute, cautions that the trucking industry continues to face mounting obstacles.
AISI, SMA cheer BUILD America 250 Act as helping US steel industry
Steel trade groups have come out in support of the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act (BUILD America 250 Act)