In certain applications Intermodal transportation, the combination and integration of at least 2 transport modes, can be a cost effective and environmentally friendly complement to road transport for the handling of shipped goods. With diesel prices having increased y/y by over 33% to $3.908 a US gallon, the intermodal option is being considered more frequently, but at what price?... Read More

Much debate is taking place within the Transportation industry as to the merits of CSA. On the surface, it appears we have 3 camps – one on each side of the issue and one in the middle. The first, which I'll call Camp A (the positive), sees CSA as an opportunity to create goodwill by demonstrating how critical safety is to everyday operations. This camp also see it as having a positive PR impact in the community, sees it having the potential to actually reduce operating costs and loosely ties itself to lower carbon emissions, helping them to be seen as doing their part as a good global citizen. Camp C (the negative), sees CSA as an unnecessary burden arriving at a bad time that will lead to competitive pressures, cost increases and an overall negative feeling towards oppressive bureaucracy. The third, Camp B (the moderate), understands the need for compliance and agrees with the improved safety gains that can be realized, albeit with an increase in operating costs. Which of these three camps would you put yourself in?... Read More