2023 Archive
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Track Record’s Top Stories of 2023: Nos. 1-5
Let’s countdown to the most popular article of the year.
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Track Record’s Top Stories of 2023: Nos. 6-10
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the articles that resonated most with readers.
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What Is Nearshoring and How Does Transportation Support It?
As companies establish production facilities in Mexico, freight shipping plays a critical role in moving products across the U.S./Mexico border
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How Does a Railroad Celebrate Native American Heritage Month?
Union Pacific Railroad’s Council of Native American Heritage (CONAH) employee resource group honors the history and culture of Native people through film, literature, dance, social gatherings and more
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Best Practices: Intermodal Shipping to and from Mexico
As the nearshoring trend spawns increased shipments across the Mexico/U.S. border, intermodal shipping offers a smart alternative to long-haul trucking.
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How to Find a Rail-Served Industrial Site for Your Growing Business
Read our guide to searching for and selecting a new or existing industrial site to make expanding your production footprint easier.
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Mexico Intermodal Shipping: How it Works, Benefits, Examples
Learn the difference between intermodal shipping and long-haul trucking across the border based on shipping costs, customs, capacity and sustainability
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How Railroads Use Train Treadmills to Test Biofuel Locomotives
To reduce GHG emissions by 2030, Union Pacific and Canadian National are using train treadmills to test biofuel GHG emissions and engine durability.
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How Does a Railroad Celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month?
6 events planned by Union Pacific Railroad’s Latino Employee Network employee resource group
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Rail Crossing Safety: Lessons Learned from Survivors of Track Tragedies
Five important rules to follow to keep you and your loved ones safe around train tracks
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Cross-Border Rail Shipping: How to Ship Freight to and from Mexico
Explore our guide to freight shipping across the U.S./Mexico border, including permits, access points, info on customs, freight shipping quotes and more
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QUIZ: Football Party Favorites Shipped by Rail
Can you guess which of these 10 game day essentials trains ship?
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6 Shipping Tips for Southern Yellow Pine: Freight Loading, Railcars, More
If you face challenges with southern yellow pine shipments, read 6 tips on the best ways to ship lumber freight efficiently, effectively and sustainably.
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Top Supply Chain Publications for Supply Chain Trends, Shipping News
Review our list of the top 8 supply chain publications to get supply chain news, trends on freight shipping & railroad logistics
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Southern Yellow Pine: How to Ship by Rail, Freight Rates, Scalability
Learn how trains ship Southern Yellow Pine and how rail shipping benefits lumber supply chains
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How Generative AI & Machine Learning Help Freight Shipping & Logistics
Discover how Artificial Intelligence is changing transportation, freight shipping, and supply chain
management, and how tech leaders are responding
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19 Pet Names for Rail Fans and Transportation Lovers
Fun names for your furry friends inspired by the shipping industry
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What Is a Well Car Rail Car?
Take an in-depth look at the rail equipment used in the transportation of intermodal shipping containers
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Quiz: The Top Products Trains Ship from Mexico to the United States
Take your guess at which products railroads ship most often from Mexico to the United States
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What's the Difference Between Intermodal and Transloading?
Learn intermodal shipping and transloading definitions & processes, compare intermodal vs transloading, and find out which shipping solution is best for your freight
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Get a List of the Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences Left in 2023
Review the remaining supply chain and logistics conferences in Q3 and Q4 2023 and see which conferences are coming up in 2024
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How Can Transportation Support the Growing Biomass Market?
Learn what biomass is, the different types of biomass, the growing demand for renewable energy, and how to ship biomass to demand markets
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Quiz: The Top Products Trains Ship to Mexico
Take your guess at which products railroads ship most often from the United States to Mexico
Rail Shipping Steps: #1 Answer These 7 Questions About Your Shipment
How do you start shipping by rail? Part 1 of our step-by-step rail shipping series covers the first questions to answer to begin the rail shipping process.
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Celebrating Pride Month: A Q&A with Six Transportation Leaders
A spotlight on LGBT+ experiences in the transportation and logistics industry
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How Do Logistics Consultants Benefit Supply Chains?
Learn how logistics consulting works with four examples of how rail shippers have used consultants to improve processes, adopt the right technology, and save money
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How to Ship Machinery, Farm Equipment & Construction Equipment by Rail
Learn how freight shipping works for heavy machinery like tractors, combines, transformers, generators, water and gas turbines, boilers, reactors and more
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Rail Shippers: What to Do Before and After Heavy Rain and Floods
Follow these tips before & after extreme weather events to stay safe, minimize damage, and resume operations quickly at rail-served facilities
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Leaders in Transportation History
The stories of five AAPI transportation trailblazers and their important contributions to the transportation industry, aeronautics, aviation and transportation safety
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How Railroads Prevent Derailments: Railroad Safety Technology
Railroads use safety technology like wayside sensors, rail network data, and rail car & railroad track inspections to keep people, communities and freight shipments safe
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How Does Carbon Capture Help the Planet?
Carbon dioxide can be captured from the atmosphere and industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be reused to create new products
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From Steam to Green: The History and Evolution of Locomotives
How passenger and freight rail locomotives have changed throughout history, from steam locomotives like the Big Boy to fuel efficient and battery-electric locomotives
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What Are the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices?
Learn how Dow Jones identifies sustainability leaders based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, which evaluates companies’ sustainability practices
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What Are Railroads Doing About Climate Change?
Railroads use energy management systems, fuel reduction technology, low-carbon fuels, modernized locomotives, battery electric locomotives & more to reduce GHG emissions
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Is the EV Battery Supply Chain Ready for the Approaching Demand?
How to ship lithium-ion batteries including raw materials, components and the finished product for electric vehicles
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How to Ship Lumber, Wood Products & Building Materials | Rail vs Truck Shipping
Find the best way to ship wood, lumber, and wood products like plywood, OSB (Oriented Strand Board), wallboard, fence posts and mass timber
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Shipped by Rail
Do corned beef, cabbage, beer, potatoes and other Irish essentials ship by rail? Take this quiz to find out
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Q&A with Four Transportation Leaders
A spotlight on Union Pacific employees making their mark on the transportation and logistics industry
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What Does “Digital Customer Experience” Mean for Transportation?
The difference between B2C and B2B digital customer experiences and seven examples of DCX improvements at the railroad
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How to Ship Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel & Renewable Energy Feedstocks
Rail is the most sustainable way to ship biofuels and feedstocks like tallow, corn oil, soybean oil and other waste agricultural products by land
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Understanding the Components of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act facts, answers to IIJA FAQs and a BIL funding breakdown
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Celebrating Black History Month: A Q&A with Six Transportation Leaders
A spotlight on Union Pacific employees making their mark on the transportation and logistics industry
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Pros & Cons of Freight Shipping Modes: Truck, Rail, Water & Air Compared
A comprehensive summary of our Transportation Mode Series, which examines the pros and cons of the most popular ways to ship freight: rail, truck, ship, barge and plane
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Pros & Cons of Water Transport: Ship Speed, Shipment Visibility, More
Transporting goods by ship or barge is a cost-effective freight transportation mode. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of marine transport.
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Pros & Cons of Air Freight: Cost, Speed, Shipment Visibility and More
Shipping by plane is fast, but it comes at a cost. Explore other advantages and disadvantages of shipping by air including capacity, sustainability and more.
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Pros & Cons of Rail: Shipping Cost, Speed, Capacity and More
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of rail shipping, one of the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible transportation modes
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The Pros & Cons of Truck Shipping: Cost, Speed, Capacity and More
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of shipping by truck in the areas of shipment visibility, transportation costs, shipping speed and truck capacity