<a>GE Transportation is partnering</a> with the Port of Los Angeles to deploy reams of data in pursuit of a smoother flow of containers through marine terminals. Meanwhile, Ron Widdows sees an opportunity to convert chassis into smart transmitters of milestone data to put powerful new information into the hands of importers. And US western railroads are seeing lackluster growth in international intermodal, i.e., ocean containers. Tying these developments together is the changing nature of the Los Angeles-Long Beach gateway, where goods arriving from Asia are increasingly strategic for shippers, meaning they’re high-value, fast-moving, and demand maximum flexibility in routing. The...

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Norden is looking to capitalize on an expected strong project and breakbulk market with the purchase of Denmark-based multipurpose vessel (MPV) operator Thorco Projects.  

The first chassis for a new equipment pool covering the ports of Jacksonville, Savannah, and Wilmington, NC, arrived this week, the first step ahead of an October launch.

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