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Intermodal analyst. 42 years in the business. Intermodal & freight transport matters covered here. For photography & personal opinions head to @larryjgross.

Joined May 2014
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BNSF promotes Farmer to succeed Ice as president, CEO dlvr.it/Rgfn0S
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Original Israeli decision to allow Tlaib/Omar visit was wise. Reversal makes little sense. I disagree with their stands on Israel, have criticized them. But zero harm in letting them come learn, see (even if they had an agenda). Reversal harms Israel's standing in US, boosts BDS.
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Your business inspirational thought for the weekend.
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New @CSX intermodal strategy dooms Ohio & NC terminals; railroad scuttles Howard Street Tunnel project | bit.ly/2zqIqzs
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Texas&Pacific Engine 610 built in 1927 is the sole surviving "super-power steam locomotive". This big boy is on display at #TexasStateRR.
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Steam train hits 100mph on main line for the first time since the 1960s metro.co.uk/2017/04/12/steam… via @MetroUK
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Maersk: 2q shipping demand +2%, ship capacity +6%. Avg global container shipping rate -24%. wsj.com/articles/maersk-prof…
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Replying to @Intermodalist
Is this coal the start of the Christmas shipping season, for those kids who won't get toys?
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Platoons of self-driving trucks are one rule change away from being legal in the UK qz.com/729637 via @qz
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Good time to re-up this piece on Sunderland, a manufacturing center, and its conflicted view of #Brexit. wsj.com/articles/a-brexit-vo…
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Sen. Wicker amendment to remove provision allowing twin-33-ft trailers from DOT funding bill passes. #THUD #trucking
Uber style innovation for freight transportation, about half of attendee respondents thought in eight years this would be a key disruptor.
Internet of things, 90% of respondents say will have a large impact on transportation. 87% say big data.
Replying to @FTRintel
@FTRintel’s Larry Gross — aka @Intermodalist — on why recent derailments could be another blow to intermodal service. tinyurl.com/lgv4w4a
24,000 TEU ships are on their way, several believe, but they won't make life easier for anyone: lnkd.in/dYfQQAE
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As we begin to head for winter, one thing has remained constant: #Rail service, including #intermodal, is struggling. ftrintel.com/news/trouble-in…
Monday Morning Coffee: 3rd quarter GDP exceeded expectations. Composition of data suggest weaker 4th quarter bit.ly/1wUuFiQ #economy