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Cathcart Rail names Scott Driggers as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Also, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) appoints Adam Laurie as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) awards a $750,000 Rail Industrial Access (RIA) grant to Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC (Perdue). Also, BMI Group acquires the former Mackenzie Paper…

The Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA) logs a record quarter for cargo volume and a record year for reducing emissions per container. Also, the Port of Long Beach…

Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at leadership and community service but…

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena claims to have identified a number of rail industry shortcomings that according to him can only be solved by his proposed transcontinental merger between the…

On Oct. 14, 2025, the 45th anniversary of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 signing, the Association of American Railroads launched a new website, “Harley Explains,” hosted by a folksy,…

The International Seafarers Center of the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles on Oct. 2 recognized the Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) and its President Otis L. Cliatt II “for…

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) have signed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) to advance the planning and development of…

John Augustine joins HNTB as Vice President and National Practice Consultant. Also, the South Carolina Port Authority’s (SC Ports) Board of Directors appoints Micah Mallace as President and CEO.

Though Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have yet to file their formal merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, kicking off a process expected to take up to 18 months,…

CN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ahmed Elmezughi is appointed to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors. Also, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero…

Railway Age’s October 2025 issue is available digitally, showcasing the 2026 Railroad Financial Desk Book, the latest on detecting trespasser hotspots using AI and Machine Learning, and a conversation with…

On July 30, 2025, at the Surface Transportation Board, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed a notice of intent to file an Application for authority to merge. The earliest the…

Do you know a trailblazing woman in rail? Nominate a colleague (or yourself) who is paving the way for others to make a career in the industry.

U.S. rail traffic rose modestly for the week ending Sept. 27 and realized a slight gain through 2025’s first 39 weeks, vs. the same points last year, the Association of…

The Port of Savannah on Sept. 30 announced that it handled 534,037 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August, an increase of 44,000 TEUs, or 9% year-over-year, “representing the third highest…

CN on Sept. 29 issued the “2025-26 Winter Plan—Built for the Challenge,” outlining its preparations for meeting customer and stakeholder needs in the months ahead. The railroad said it combines…

BNSF provides an update on operational performance and capital expansion projects in Texas, Arizona, and California. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS) reflects on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts—one year later.

ITS Logistics issues its September supply chain report. Also, the Port of Vancouver moves record volumes of Canadian trade in the first six months of 2025.