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		<title>UP reiterates that the merger with Norfolk Southern will increase rail competition in the US.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Union Pacific (UP) reiterated that its merger with Norfolk Southern (NS) will increase rail competition and that, unlike other productivity-driven mergers, this union will benefit the growth and future of the sector. “With the merger, we see opportunities to enhance that growth profile by moving a significant portion of the business from trucking to rail. Today, trucks transport [&#8230;]</p>
<p>El cargo <a href="https://t21.us/up-reiterates-that-the-merger-with-norfolk-southern-will-increase-rail-competition-in-the-us/">UP reiterates that the merger with Norfolk Southern will increase rail competition in the US.</a> apareció primero en <a href="https://t21.us">T21</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-677194 aligncenter" src="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" srcset="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11.jpg 1170w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11-300x179.jpg 300w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11-768x459.jpg 768w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11-600x359.jpg 600w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11-150x90.jpg 150w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11-750x449.jpg 750w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sin-titulo-11-1140x682.jpg 1140w" alt="" width="1170" height="700" data-pin-no-hover="true" /><a href="https://www.up.com/"><span dir="auto">Union Pacific (UP)</span></a><span dir="auto"> reiterated that its merger with </span><a href="https://www.norfolksouthern.com/"><span dir="auto">Norfolk Southern (NS)</span></a><span dir="auto"> will increase rail competition and that, unlike other productivity-driven mergers, this union will benefit the growth and future of the sector.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“With the merger, we see opportunities to enhance that growth profile by moving a significant portion of the business from trucking to rail. Today, trucks transport 43% of all freight tonne miles. To capture that market share, we will need to compete not only against trucks, but also against other railroads. We expect to win,” emphasized Jennifer Hamann, UP’s executive vice president and chief financial officer.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">He mentioned that, according to the </span><a href="https://www.aar.org/"><span dir="auto">Association of American Railroads (AAR)</span></a><span dir="auto"> , their </span><strong><span dir="auto">freight movement increased by 7% between 2020 and 2024.</span></strong><span dir="auto"> “We have grown in volume by delivering the service we sold to our customers and by operating with a resource margin that can adapt to demand.”</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">He noted that if </span><strong><span dir="auto">the end-to-end merger is completed, it will offer a single-line service on 10,000 routes</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , connecting 88,000 new points; in addition, it will improve speed and increase service reliability by eliminating time-consuming interchanges.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">He explained that currently, when an exchange is involved, railroads require at least one transfer, send more than one invoice, and cannot offer a single system for pricing, shipment tracking, or customer service.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“With the merger, we are also expanding our service product, adding seven new daily intermodal routes and six new manifest trains that will allow our customers to enter new markets. These new services strengthen rail competition. For our rail colleagues to compete against us, they will have to improve their own service offerings, reduce their prices, or both,” Hamann explained.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">In that regard, he said that the </span><a href="https://www.stb.gov/"><span dir="auto">Land Transportation Board (STB)</span></a><span dir="auto"> recognizes that end-to-end, single-line, open-door service enhances competition, as it stated when approving the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“Our merger is also end-to-end and inherently pro-competitive. The Gateway Committed Fare (GCF) extends those benefits to customers who would not otherwise benefit from enhanced competition, specifically at the origin or destination by CSX, BNSF, or a shortline partner. The GCF has been misrepresented as the sole competition-enhancing element in our record, but that misunderstands or misrepresents the key point: the GCF isn’t the ice cream, it’s the cherry on top,” he said.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">It should be recalled that the STB </span><strong><span dir="auto">accepted for consideration the revised merger application between UP and NS earlier this month</span></strong><span dir="auto"> and ordered the applicants to submit supplementary information by July 27.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“The STB considers that the applicants have provided sufficient information to meet the integrity requirements for a major merger application. Given the rather limited procedural issue of integrity, the issues raised by the commentators do not justify rejecting the revised application,” the agency stated.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">According to UP, </span><strong><span dir="auto">following this decision, more than two thousand letters have been sent to STB&#8217;s file</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , highlighting comments from a growing number of industry specialists, policymakers, and academics, who have expressed their opinions on the merger&#8217;s ability to strengthen the supply chain and boost the growth of the US economy.</span></p>
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		<title>US authority accepts revised UP-NS merger reques</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Land Transportation Board (STB) accepted for consideration the revised merger application between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) and ordered the applicants to submit supplemental information by July 27. “The STB considers that the applicants have provided sufficient information to meet the integrity requirements for a major merger application. Given the rather limited procedural issue of integrity, the issues [&#8230;]</p>
<p>El cargo <a href="https://t21.us/us-authority-accepts-revised-up-ns-merger-reques/">US authority accepts revised UP-NS merger reques</a> apareció primero en <a href="https://t21.us">T21</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><span dir="auto">The </span><a href="https://www.stb.gov/"><span dir="auto">Land Transportation Board (STB)</span></a><span dir="auto"> accepted for consideration the revised merger application between </span><a href="https://www.up.com/"><span dir="auto">Union Pacific (UP)</span></a><span dir="auto"> and </span><a href="https://www.norfolksouthern.com/"><span dir="auto">Norfolk Southern (NS)</span></a></strong><span dir="auto"> and ordered the applicants to submit supplemental information by July 27.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“The STB considers that the applicants have provided sufficient information to meet the integrity requirements for a major merger application. Given the rather limited procedural issue of integrity, the issues raised by the commentators do not justify rejecting the revised application,” the agency stated.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">This follows the unanimous decision of January 16, which determined that the applicants&#8217; original application was incomplete, as it did not contain certain information required by STB regulations, so the applicants submitted a revised application on April 30, 2026, taking into account public comments on the integrity of the revised application.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">However, </span><strong><span dir="auto">the agency indicated that there are several aspects of the revised application that are unclear</span></strong><span dir="auto"> or underdeveloped and require supplementation at this stage of the procedure so that it has the necessary information to thoroughly assess—and the public has an adequate opportunity to comment—whether the transaction is in the public interest.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">In this regard, applicants </span><strong><span dir="auto">must submit supplementary information</span></strong><span dir="auto"> on enhanced competition, public benefits, service guarantee plan, market share projections, subsequent impacts of mergers, among others.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“As a result, the decision suspends the proceedings, including the environmental review, pending the applicants’ submissions and supplementary information from the STB. The suspension of the procedural timetable does not affect the remainder of the process. In a future decision, the agency will establish an appropriate procedural timetable for the rest of the proceedings,” it stated.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">The STB noted that the current main merger rules established a modernized framework and introduced new requirements aimed at improving competition, integrity in profit estimates, service assurance and potential downstream effects.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“The rules also expanded the STB’s public interest inquiry and underscored the importance of assessing the impacts of a merger on short-line railways, ports, employees, communities, and other stakeholders who rely on a safe, efficient, and competitive rail network. In this context, the decision explains that, in examining the substance of the revised application, it will not initiate a procedural timetable that would, in effect, place an undue burden on the commenting parties. Initiating the process before key information is fully developed and submitted would require the board and the commenting parties to assess and respond to complex aspects of the proposed merger without the clarity and detail necessary to evaluate how the proposed merger aligns with the current regulatory framework,” it emphasized.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">He specified that </span><strong><span dir="auto">at least 12 in-person public meetings and several virtual meetings will be held</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , and a public project website, which will be updated throughout the EIS process, is available, as well as through the STB&#8217;s UP-NS Merger Resources page, to mention a few actions.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">UP and NS celebrated the decision as an important step toward a revitalized and more competitive U.S. rail industry. The companies acknowledged STB&#8217;s request for additional information regarding its amended merger application.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“We are confident that this merger will offer more reliable and lower-cost transportation options for American businesses. We are presenting a comprehensive, data-driven application, backed by a detailed plan for a seamless integration. We look forward to the opportunity to show the facts and demonstrate the benefits for our customers, employees, and the United States,” said Jim Vena, CEO of Union Pacific.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">Mark George, president and CEO of Norfolk Southern, said, “The added detail strengthened our analysis and improved the integration planning in our amended application. We are more confident than ever in the value this proposal will bring to all stakeholders and look forward to a thorough and transparent review.”</span></p>
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		<title>Deacero changes course</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Deacero Logistics began to redraw its transportation strategy in North America with a more aggressive bet on intermodal , a segment in which it seeks to migrate part of the cargo it currently moves by truck to rail, with the aim of gaining operational efficiency, reducing costs and cushioning the impact that steel tariffs have had on the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>El cargo <a href="https://t21.us/deacero-changes-course/">Deacero changes course</a> apareció primero en <a href="https://t21.us">T21</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dalogistics.com.mx/servicios-logisticos/"><span dir="auto">Deacero Logistics</span></a><span dir="auto"> began to </span><strong><span dir="auto">redraw its transportation strategy in North America with a more aggressive bet on intermodal</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , a segment in which it seeks to migrate part of the cargo it currently moves by truck to rail, with the aim of gaining operational efficiency, reducing costs and cushioning the impact that steel tariffs have had on the profitability of the industry.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">The company </span><strong><span dir="auto">plans to expand its intermodal routes in Mexico, the United States, and Canada during 2026</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , following a strategy that combines logistical optimization with commercial expansion. For Deacero, the U.S. market represents a strategic priority, not only because of its potential volume but also because of the need to maintain margins in a more restrictive business environment.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“We need to capitalize on the United States; it’s a very important market for us. The steel industry has been greatly affected by tariffs, and finding lower-cost transportation routes allows us to remain profitable in different markets,” says Arturo Rodríguez, Deputy Director of Global Transportation and Logistics at Deacero and Deacero Logistics, in an interview with T21.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">In that growth map, </span><strong><span dir="auto">Chicago appears as one of the most attractive routes for the company</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , although Canada is emerging as an even more strategic market. The absence of tariffs and the possibility of moving larger volumes per container, compared to the restrictions on trucking, place cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City on the company&#8217;s intermodal roadmap.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“Canada is a very attractive market for us because there are no tariffs, we have greater market penetration, and we ship higher volumes; it’s an extremely important route. Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Chicago are potential routes. We are registered as IMCs (consolidators) with Ferromex and Union Pacific, and we are in talks with BNSF and CPKC,” he says.</span></p></blockquote>
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		<title>SICT grants Banobras the assignment title for the Lechería-AIFA train</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) granted the assignment title of the Lechería-AIFA branch to the National Bank of Public Works and Services (Banobras) for the construction, operation and exploitation of the road, as well as for the provision of the Buenavista-Lechería -Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) suburban passenger service . The SICT specified the above after prior [&#8230;]</p>
<p>El cargo <a href="https://t21.us/sict-grants-banobras-the-assignment-title-for-the-lecheria-aifa-train/">SICT grants Banobras the assignment title for the Lechería-AIFA train</a> apareció primero en <a href="https://t21.us">T21</a>.</p>
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<p><span dir="auto">The </span><a href="https://www.gob.mx/sict?idiom=es"><span dir="auto">Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT)</span></a><span dir="auto"> granted the assignment title of the Lechería-AIFA branch to the </span><a href="https://www.gob.mx/banobras"><span dir="auto">National Bank of Public Works and Services (Banobras) for the construction, operation and exploitation of the road, as well as for the provision of the Buenavista-Lechería </span></a><span dir="auto"><a href="https://aifa.aero/">-Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA)</a> suburban passenger service .</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">The SICT specified the above after prior verification by the </span><a href="https://www.gob.mx/attrapi"><span dir="auto">Agency for Trains and Integrated Public Transport (ATTRAPI),</span></a><span dir="auto"> who will deliver to Banobras the implemented railway infrastructure and equipment, functional and with all the necessary documentation.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">It will also </span><strong><span dir="auto">cede the right-of-way, terminals and intermediate stations, yards, garages and workshops, as well as the corresponding administrative buildings.</span></strong></p>
<p><span dir="auto">The allocation published in the </span><a href="https://dof.gob.mx/#gsc.tab=0"><span dir="auto">Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF)</span></a><span dir="auto"> establishes that the Mexican government&#8217;s fiduciary institution will operate the passenger service of the Buenavista-Lechería-AIFA route, through the Public Trust for Administration and Source of Payment number 1936 called </span><a href="https://www.fonadin.gob.mx/fni2/"><span dir="auto">the National Infrastructure Fund (Fonadin).</span></a></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“Fonadin was asked to carry out the corresponding preparation work so that said public entity is in a position to receive the allocation in terms of railway regulations,” it specified through the DOF.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">In addition, </span><strong><span dir="auto">you must submit the first annual service program</span></strong><span dir="auto"> for registration to ATTRAPI at least three months before the scheduled start date.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto"> “The service program that will govern for subsequent years must be submitted to ATTRAPI no later than the last business day of September of the year immediately preceding the year in which it is to take effect, which includes the Internal Transportation and Schedule Regulations, in accordance with the Regulations of the Law,” he indicated.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">It also determined that the assignee will be the one entitled to receive the rights of passage and towing, and in case the parties do not reach an agreement, ATTRAPI will resolve the matter accordingly.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Similarly, he pointed out that if Banobras determines that the Lechería-AIFA branch line is in a state of financial unviability, </span><strong><span dir="auto">&#8220;the allocation can be rebalanced to maintain public transportation service with a positive cash flow</span></strong><span dir="auto"> . The assignee, together with ATTRAPI, will evaluate the implementation of the actions required to rebalance it.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">In this regard, and although he stated that </span><strong><span dir="auto">the validity of this concession will be indefinite,</span></strong><span dir="auto"> in case of early termination, partial or total, provided that there are outstanding credits applied to the financing of the railway equipment that must be covered, &#8220;the railway line that he builds and the assets that are part of it, will revert to the nation in good operating condition, equal to or better than that in which they were granted.&#8221;</span></p>
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		<title>Schneider picks up speed with intermodal</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[MICHAEL BAUMGARDT]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In a logistics environment marked by structural adjustments and expectations of reactivation, Schneider is positioning itself as one of the players seeking to capitalize on intermodal transport in North America, especially in the cross-border corridor between Mexico and the United States . The industry is facing a process of structural rationalization of supply, particularly in the United States, where the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>El cargo <a href="https://t21.us/schneider-picks-up-speed-with-intermodal/">Schneider picks up speed with intermodal</a> apareció primero en <a href="https://t21.us">T21</a>.</p>
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<p><span dir="auto">In a logistics environment marked by structural adjustments and expectations of reactivation, </span><a href="https://schneider.com/"><span dir="auto">Schneider</span></a><span dir="auto"> is positioning itself as one of the players seeking to capitalize on intermodal transport in North America, </span><strong><span dir="auto">especially in the cross-border corridor between Mexico and the United States</span></strong><span dir="auto"> .</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">The industry is facing a process of structural rationalization of supply, particularly in the United States, </span><strong><span dir="auto">where the market is experiencing adjustments in available capacity</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , says Michael Baumgardt, senior vice president of Intermodal at Schneider.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“We are seeing a structural change in the supply. I don’t think we are at the end of this process yet, but it has clearly begun to gain momentum,” Baumgardt elaborates.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">In this regard, he explains that while demand has remained relatively stable, the main focus for logistics operators is on available capacity, as after several years of adjustments, they are facing new market scenarios. Therefore, </span><strong><span dir="auto">companies&#8217; ability to react will be crucial in the event of a surge in demand</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , a scenario that could translate into greater operational demands and growth opportunities.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">It mentions that one of the main challenges for 2026 is responding to an environment where shippers will need greater flexibility and multimodal solutions that reduce operational risks. Furthermore, </span><strong><span dir="auto">customers are increasingly seeking reliable services</span></strong><span dir="auto"> with competitive transit times and high levels of security, without having to sacrifice efficiency compared to traditional trucking.</span></p>
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<p><span dir="auto">In that context, he argues that intermodal transport is beginning to gain ground among companies that have historically relied solely on road transport.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“Today there are many opportunities for customers to integrate intermodal as a complement to existing transport networks, especially considering the structural capacity challenges we see in the market,” he adds.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">Currently, Schneider combines intermodal operations with land freight capabilities and logistics services, allowing customers to integrate different modes of transport within the same network.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">One of the key projects in this evolution has been the development of the </span><strong><span dir="auto">Midwest Mexico Express (MMX)</span></strong><span dir="auto"> corridor , driven in conjunction with </span><a href="https://www.cpkcr.com/es/acerca-de-cpkc"><span dir="auto">Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)</span></a><span dir="auto"> . Almost two years after its implementation, Baumgardt notes that the service has generated interest among various shippers thanks to its speed and operational consistency.</span></p>
<figure id="attachment_675684" class="wp-caption aligncenter" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-675684"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-675684 size-full" src="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 1172px) 100vw, 1172px" srcset="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01.jpg 1172w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01-300x180.jpg 300w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01-768x460.jpg 768w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01-600x359.jpg 600w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01-150x90.jpg 150w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01-750x449.jpg 750w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneider-01-1140x683.jpg 1140w" alt="" width="1172" height="702" data-pin-no-hover="true" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-675684" class="wp-caption-text"><span dir="auto">Bernardo Rodarte, Vice President and General Manager of Schneider Mexico.</span></figcaption></figure>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“We were looking for a direct service that would allow us to reduce transit times, and CPKC offers expedited service combined with Schneider&#8217;s capacity, which has enabled us to offer a differentiated service focused on improving reliability and operational efficiency. Furthermore, intermodal transport is generally more fuel-efficient than long-distance trucking,” says Bernardo Rodarte, Vice President and General Manager of Schneider Mexico.</span></p></blockquote>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>LOS CABOS, BCS.- The Mexican Intermodal Transportation Association (AMTI) took advantage of its XXVII Intermodal Congress to recognize two of the pillars that drive the evolution of this industry: the talent that has contributed to building it for decades and the technological innovation that is beginning to redefine its future. Through the presentation of the Silver Container, the organization [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span dir="auto">LOS CABOS, BCS.- The </span><a href="https://www.amti.org.mx/"><span dir="auto">Mexican Intermodal Transportation Association (AMTI)</span></a><span dir="auto"> took advantage of its </span><strong><span dir="auto">XXVII Intermodal Congress</span></strong><span dir="auto"> to recognize two of the pillars that drive the evolution of this industry: the talent that has contributed to building it for decades and the technological innovation that is beginning to redefine its future.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Through the presentation of the Silver Container, the organization recognized </span><strong><span dir="auto">Luis Garulo for his Intermodal Career</span></strong><span dir="auto"> and </span><strong><a href="https://www.ferrovalle.com.mx/ferrovalle/"><span dir="auto">Ferrovalle Intermodal</span></a></strong><span dir="auto"> for the OCR Automated Gates project, a solution focused on the automation of access to the terminal, installed in the heart of Mexico City, using artificial vision.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">The ceremony became a </span><strong><span dir="auto">recognition of the development that intermodal transport has experienced</span></strong><span dir="auto"> in Mexico in recent years, as well as the people and projects that have contributed to consolidating an increasingly efficient, technologically advanced and competitive ecosystem.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">In presenting the Intermodal Career Achievement Award, Luis Hernández, president of AMTI, highlighted </span><strong><span dir="auto">Luis Garulo&#8217;s influence on the training of generations of professionals in the sector</span></strong><span dir="auto"> . Beyond his operational experience, he emphasized his role as a mentor and technical authority within an industry that has evolved from terminals with limited processes to complex, integrated logistics platforms.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">“Luis Garulo is a leading figure in intermodal transportation in North America. </span><strong><span dir="auto">Luis is one of the key figures in integrating intermodal transport</span></strong><span dir="auto"> ,” Hernández said, recalling a professional relationship that spans more than a decade and highlighting the honoree&#8217;s willingness to share his knowledge with those starting their careers in the sector.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">The association leader also emphasized that the recognition reflects a career dedicated to </span><strong><span dir="auto">strengthening operational standards and processes</span></strong><span dir="auto"> that are now part of the evolution of intermodal transport in the region. “Luis, please accept this well-deserved tribute for all your years invested in making this industry a world-class model,” he stated.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-675625" src="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px" srcset="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr.jpg 1170w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr-300x179.jpg 300w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr-768x459.jpg 768w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr-600x359.jpg 600w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr-150x90.jpg 150w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr-750x449.jpg 750w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AMTI-Contenedor-de-Plata-2026-trayectoria-edr-1140x682.jpg 1140w" alt="" width="1170" height="700" data-pin-no-hover="true" /></p>
<p><span dir="auto">The distinction is based on a professional career linked to the development of railway solutions and international customer service.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Garulo is part of </span><a href="https://www.up.com/"><span dir="auto">Union Pacific Railroad&#8217;s</span></a><span dir="auto"> international customer service and support team. Throughout his career, he has established himself as </span><strong><span dir="auto">one of the most experienced specialists in integrating rail and logistics operations</span></strong><span dir="auto"> between Mexico and the United States, a characteristic that explains the recognition he has received from the industry.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">Upon receiving the Silver Container, Garulo responded with a brief but meaningful message for an industry that continues to expand its reach in North America. “It is a privilege to be part of Intermodal&#8217;s history in Mexico and to keep moving forward. That is what we are here for, and to grow even further,” he stated.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">The ceremony also served to highlight the role of technological innovation in transforming supply chains. Through an audiovisual message, AMTI emphasized that the </span><strong><span dir="auto">Silver Container for Innovation</span></strong><span dir="auto"> recognizes projects capable of generating tangible improvements in national logistics through operational efficiency, reduced environmental impact, strengthened infrastructure, economic viability, and the adoption of disruptive technologies.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Among seven participating initiatives, the recognition was awarded to </span><strong><span dir="auto">Ferrovalle Intermodal for OCR Automated Gates</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , a project that automates the entry and exit processes of tractor-trailer trucks using optical character recognition and artificial vision technology.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">According to the project presentation, the solution allows for validations to be performed in a matter of seconds, optimizing first and last mile operations, strengthening real-time traceability, and </span><strong><span dir="auto">reducing polluting emissions</span></strong><span dir="auto"> by decreasing waiting times and vehicular congestion within the terminal.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Upon receiving the award, Francisco Fabila, general director of </span><strong><span dir="auto">Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de México (Ferrovalle Intermodal)</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , emphasized that innovation is the result of a collective effort and not of a single person.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“This is an award that doesn’t belong to just one person. I believe that at Ferrovalle (the award) belongs to the entire extended family that works here,” he said in front of company representatives who participated in the development of the project.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">Fabila highlighted that </span><strong><span dir="auto">technological transformation</span></strong><span dir="auto"> has become one of the organization&#8217;s main strategic pillars in recent years, driving initiatives aimed at digitizing processes and reducing dependence on paper in logistics operations.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">“I believe we have consolidated a vision where all solutions must have a technological component,” he stated. He even set an ambitious goal for the terminal: “We do want to be one of the <strong>most </strong><strong><em>paperless</em></strong> terminals and logistics </span><em><span dir="auto">hubs</span></em><span dir="auto"> in Mexico, completely paperless.”</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Beyond the recognition received, the executive considered the award a commitment to continue promoting solutions that raise the standards of the intermodal industry. “This makes us very proud, but it also commits us. </span><strong><span dir="auto">We are committed to continuing to improve</span></strong><span dir="auto"> industry standards,” he stated.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Thus, </span><strong><span dir="auto">the delivery of the Silver Container</span></strong><span dir="auto"> once again reflected the two forces that currently shape the development of intermodal transport in Mexico: the experience accumulated by those who have contributed to building the sector for decades and the technological innovation that seeks to respond to the challenges of efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness that modern logistics faces.</span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>LOS CABOS, BCS – Intermodal transportation in Mexico is experiencing “the best moment in its history.” This was the assertion of Luis Hernández, president of the Mexican Intermodal Transportation Association (AMTI) , at the inauguration of the XXVII Intermodal Congress , where he outlined a landscape of expansion for the industry, marked by record figures , new cargo dynamics, and a [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span dir="auto">LOS CABOS, BCS – Intermodal transportation in Mexico is experiencing “the best moment in its history.” This was the assertion of Luis Hernández, president of the </span><a href="https://www.amti.org.mx/"><span dir="auto">Mexican Intermodal Transportation Association (AMTI)</span></a><span dir="auto"> , at the inauguration of the </span><strong><span dir="auto">XXVII Intermodal Congress</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , where he outlined a landscape of expansion for the industry, marked by </span><strong><span dir="auto">record figures</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , new cargo dynamics, and a growing participation of the sector in the country&#8217;s economic and logistical agenda.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Far from presenting a discourse focused solely on statistics, Hernández opted for a narrative that sought to define the current state of </span><strong><span dir="auto">Mexican intermodal transport</span></strong><span dir="auto"> as a result of years of investment, coordination, and integration among operators, terminals, railways, and freight users.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“Today, intermodal transport in Mexico is not only growing, it is experiencing the best moment in its history, and this is not just a figure of speech. </span><strong><span dir="auto">The real data tells us this</span></strong><span dir="auto"> ,” he stated to industry representatives.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">The leader explained that during the first quarter of 2026, the intermodal system moved more than </span><strong><span dir="auto">333,000 loaded containers</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , a figure that represented a 10% annual growth and the best start for the sector in at least seven years. However, he emphasized that the main change lies not only in the volume, but also in the diversification of growth.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">“For the first time, success is not in a single sector. </span><strong><span dir="auto">Growth was widespread</span></strong><span dir="auto"> . The cross-border, domestic, and maritime markets all grew together simultaneously, as a single sector,” he stated.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Within that performance, Hernández particularly highlighted the dynamism of the </span><strong><span dir="auto">cross-border segment</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , which registered a growth of 15% and reached a historic record driven by the increase in rail imports from the United States, especially non-automotive cargo.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“We are finally moving away from our dependence on automotive freight as an intermodal industry. We are transforming into a general freight industry,” he said.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">According to the president of AMTI, this transition represents one of the most relevant structural changes for the industry in recent decades, because it strengthens the integration of intermodal transport with the </span><strong><span dir="auto">consumer, manufacturing and food sectors</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , expanding the range of goods that use rail and containers as a logistics axis.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">This transformation is also reflected in the domestic market, historically considered one of the most complex segments for </span><strong><span dir="auto">Mexican intermodal transport</span></strong><span dir="auto"> . Hernández acknowledged that for years the operating balance of domestic services was negative, although he asserted that signs of maturity are now beginning to appear in key corridors.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“April reflected a 99% balance. In the 17 years I&#8217;ve been monitoring this, we&#8217;ve never seen a 99% balance. That is, for every load we add, we lose one load,” he commented.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">He added that the growth of the domestic market is also being driven by greater confidence among Mexican companies in </span><strong><span dir="auto">rail and intermodal</span></strong><span dir="auto"> services for the movement of consumer goods.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">“We went from moving eight thousand containers in 2019 to more than 21 thousand in the first quarter. That&#8217;s a </span><strong><span dir="auto">growth of more than 150 percent</span></strong><span dir="auto"> . It&#8217;s proof that rail and intermodal transport are now part of the daily life of Mexican companies,” he said.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">At the same time, maritime corridors maintained a positive trend, exceeding 210,000 units moved between the country&#8217;s four main seaports, with a growth of 7%, in a context where </span><strong><span dir="auto">port-rail connectivity</span></strong><span dir="auto"> is beginning to consolidate as a strategic component for national logistics competitiveness.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">However, Hernández insisted that behind the figures there is a </span><strong><span dir="auto">network of investments, infrastructure and human capital</span></strong><span dir="auto"> that has allowed the sector&#8217;s growth to be sustained.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><strong><span dir="auto">“More has been invested in terminals and intermodal corridors</span></strong><span dir="auto"> in the last 24 months than in the last 10 years,” he said.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">In that regard, he acknowledged the work of railway operators, terminal staff and workers in the sector who, he said, keep </span><strong><span dir="auto">“the country awake and connected”</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , while stressing that intermodal transport has ceased to be merely a logistical alternative and has become “the economic engine of the country”.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">The president of AMTI also highlighted the strengthening of institutional dialogue between industry and the federal government, particularly on issues related to </span><strong><span dir="auto">competitiveness, foreign trade, infrastructure and railway safety</span></strong><span dir="auto"> .</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">“We have brought this pride and this technical strength to the most important dialogue tables with the government, with the </span><a href="https://www.gob.mx/se/es"><span dir="auto">Ministry of Economy</span></a><span dir="auto"> and with </span><a href="https://www.anam.gob.mx/"><span dir="auto">Customs</span></a><span dir="auto"> ,” he commented.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Within those conversations, he highlighted the participation of the </span><a href="https://www.gob.mx/senasica"><span dir="auto">National Service for Agrifood Health, Safety and Quality (Senasica)</span></a><span dir="auto"> in promoting corridors for refrigerated cargo, especially from projects led by </span><a href="https://www.cpkcr.com/es"><span dir="auto">Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)</span></a><span dir="auto"> to move refrigerated imports by rail.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Hernández also revived the debate surrounding </span><strong><em><span dir="auto">nearshoring</span></em><span dir="auto"> &#8211; which he preferred to call &#8220;nearsource&#8221; &#8211;</span></strong><span dir="auto"> and asserted that Mexico is going through a historic juncture resulting from the global reconfiguration of supply chains.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><strong><span dir="auto">“Now we are truly living the Mexican moment</span></strong><span dir="auto"> ,” he affirmed. “Geography is on our side, the free trade agreement (USMCA) is here to stay, and we need to understand how we will operate within this new free trade agreement.”</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">From that perspective, the leader called on the industry to maintain unity and accelerate efforts to build </span><strong><span dir="auto">a more efficient, sustainable and secure logistics network</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , capable of responding to the new demands of foreign trade.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">“The real challenge I propose to you today is not to surpass a certain figure next quarter; the challenge is for us to continue walking together, to continue believing in innovation, in leaving a more sustainable world for those who come after us,” he concluded.</span></p>
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		<title>Maya Train expands operations; obtains permit to transport petroleum products</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The National Energy Commission (CNE) granted a 15-year permit to the Maya Train for the transport of petroleum products by tanker truck or semi-trailer by various means, although to do so it must comply with a series of regulations applicable to this activity . According to the permit title, this activity will be subject to the Law of the National Energy [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span dir="auto">The </span><a href="https://www.gob.mx/cne"><span dir="auto">National Energy Commission (CNE)</span></a><span dir="auto"> granted a 15-year permit to the </span><a href="https://www.trenmaya.gob.mx/"><span dir="auto">Maya Train</span></a><span dir="auto"> for the transport of petroleum products by tanker truck or semi-trailer by various means, although to do so </span><strong><span dir="auto">it must comply with a series of regulations applicable to this activity</span></strong><span dir="auto"> .</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">According to the permit title, this activity will be subject to the Law of the National Energy Commission (LCNE), the Law of the National Agency for Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection of the Hydrocarbons Sector and its Regulations, among others.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Carlos Barreda Westphal, director of </span><a href="https://ferroviaria.mx/"><span dir="auto"> Ferroviaria.mx</span></a><span dir="auto"> , emphasized that the Tren Maya&#8217;s obtaining the permit to transport fuels </span><strong><span dir="auto">is in accordance with the original project,</span></strong><span dir="auto"> which included a mixed rail operation for tourism and cargo, even with a connection to the Interoceanic Corridor.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“However, this does not mean that the state-owned company will begin operating these transfers in the short term, as it will first be necessary to comply with a large catalog of official regulations that apply to this very specific activity. These range from the most recent regulations on the use of geolocation devices and QR codes on tank trucks, to operational safety, the handling, operation, and functionality of all cargo-hauling equipment, as well as those related to the handling of hazardous materials, emergency response protocols, and more,” he explained.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">The document specifies that, among other things, </span><strong><span dir="auto">it must designate operators who meet the characteristics and technical requirements necessary</span></strong><span dir="auto"> to operate the vehicles, contract and maintain valid insurance against damages, transport the authorized products, to mention a few.</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Barreda Westphal considered that the incorporation of this mode of transport will bring important economic benefits not only for the railway &#8220;which truly needs them, but also for the southeast of the country.&#8221;</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“Specialized jobs will once again be created in the region due to the very nature of its operation. It will surely attract national and foreign investment specializing in logistics, and will also reduce tanker truck traffic on the main routes longer than 200 kilometers (km). However, the biggest challenge will be consolidating a safe operation combined with passenger transport service along the 1,500 km of the Mayan circuit,” he said.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">It is worth remembering that in 2025, the federal government started the works for the construction of the freight infrastructure of the Maya Train through the Felipe Ángeles Engineering Group of the </span><a href="https://www.gob.mx/defensa"><span dir="auto">Ministry of National Defense</span></a><span dir="auto"> .</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="auto">This project includes 10 cargo complexes</span></strong><span dir="auto"> with five intermodal terminals: Poxilá, Progreso, Cancún, Palenque and Chetumal, four operations yards and a fuel spur interconnected through the 1,553 km of railway already built.</span></p>
<p><strong><span dir="auto">The first phase of the works includes the construction of the intermodal terminals</span></strong><span dir="auto"> of Poxilá and Progreso, Cancún and Palenque, as well as the construction and rehabilitation of a railway bypass and two branches between Mérida and Progreso, of 70 km of railway tracks, of which 40 km will be new construction and 30 km of rehabilitated tracks.</span></p>
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		<title>Rail traffic in North America grows in the first 18 weeks of 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:08:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Rail traffic in North America grew by 2% between January and May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported . According to the agency&#8217;s report, the rail volume in the first 18 weeks of the year was 12 million 468 thousand 690 wagons and intermodal units . He specified that in that cycle, the [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong><span dir="auto">Rail traffic </span></strong><strong><span dir="auto">in North America grew by 2% between January and May </span></strong><strong><span dir="auto">2026</span></strong><span dir="auto"> compared to the same period in 2025, the </span><a href="https://www.aar.org/"><span dir="auto">Association of American Railroads (AAR)</span></a><span dir="auto"> reported .</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">According to the agency&#8217;s report, the rail volume in the first </span><strong><span dir="auto">18 weeks of the year was 12 million 468 thousand 690 wagons and intermodal units</span></strong><span dir="auto"> .</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">He specified that in that cycle, the segments that grew the most were </span><strong><span dir="auto">grains</span></strong><span dir="auto"> with an increase of 13.7%, oil and <strong>petroleum </strong></span><strong><span dir="auto">products</span></strong> <span dir="auto">with an annual increase of 6%, as well as <strong>agricultural products</strong> with 8 percent.</span></p>
<figure id="attachment_674811" class="wp-caption aligncenter" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-674811"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-674811 size-full" src="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aar.png" sizes="(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px" srcset="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aar.png 1023w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aar-300x163.png 300w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aar-768x418.png 768w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aar-600x327.png 600w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aar-150x82.png 150w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aar-750x408.png 750w" alt="" width="1023" height="557" data-pin-no-hover="true" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-674811" class="wp-caption-text"><span dir="auto">Source: AAR.</span></figcaption></figure>
<p><span dir="auto">Meanwhile, </span><strong><span dir="auto">Mexican railways participated </span></strong><strong><span dir="auto">with 478,587 railcars, containers and intermodal trailers</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , which represented an increase of 16.3% compared to the same period last year.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">The AAR specified that the segments that grew the most in traffic between Mexico and the United States were </span><strong><span dir="auto">vehicles and parts, grains, intermodal and chemicals</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , to name a few.</span></p></blockquote>
<figure id="attachment_674812" class="wp-caption aligncenter" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-674812"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-674812 size-full" src="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AAR-mexicanos.png" sizes="(max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px" srcset="https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AAR-mexicanos.png 1006w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AAR-mexicanos-300x172.png 300w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AAR-mexicanos-768x440.png 768w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AAR-mexicanos-600x344.png 600w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AAR-mexicanos-150x86.png 150w, https://t21.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AAR-mexicanos-750x430.png 750w" alt="" width="1006" height="577" data-pin-no-hover="true" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-674812" class="wp-caption-text"><span dir="auto">Source: AAR.</span></figcaption></figure>
<p><span dir="auto">Meanwhile, Canadians reported a cumulative rail traffic volume of </span><strong><span dir="auto">2,940,777 wagons, containers and trailers</span></strong><span dir="auto"> , a 0.2% year-on-year increase.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) insisted that the merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) is unnecessary and would allow that company to handle almost 50% of freight rail traffic in the United States . Keith Creel, president and chief executive of CPKC, said the railroads&#8217; new application does not change the underlying reality and falls far short of meeting [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.cpkcr.com/en"><span dir="auto">Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)</span></a><span dir="auto"> insisted that the merger between </span><a href="https://www.up.com/"><span dir="auto">Union Pacific (UP)</span></a><span dir="auto"> and </span><a href="https://www.norfolksouthern.com/"><span dir="auto">Norfolk Southern (NS)</span></a><span dir="auto"> is unnecessary and would allow that company </span><strong><span dir="auto">to handle almost 50% of freight rail traffic in the United States</span></strong><span dir="auto"> .</span></p>
<p><span dir="auto">Keith Creel, president and chief executive of CPKC, said the railroads&#8217; new application does not change the underlying reality and falls far short of meeting the standards set out in the </span><a href="https://www.stb.gov/"><span dir="auto">Land Transportation Board&#8217;s (STB)</span></a><span dir="auto"> updated 2001 rules on large mergers .</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“A combined UP-NS could place nearly 50% of U.S. freight rail traffic in the hands of a single company that already has a troubled history—some very recent—of abusing market power to the detriment of American businesses and workers. None of this serves the public interest. None of this serves the interests of shippers. All of this puts our supply chains and our economy at unnecessary risk,” Creel said.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">The executive recalled that on May 8, CPKC submitted comments on the integrity of the revised application, noting that </span><strong><span dir="auto">UP and NS did not meet the STB&#8217;s specific requirements</span></strong><span dir="auto"> to submit a detailed analysis of the market impact based on their future projections of participation in rail traffic flows for major freight and corridors.</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span dir="auto">“This has led us to ask, did UP overlook this specific instruction from the STB? If not, does UP have something to hide? One thing is certain: this is emblematic of UP continuing to have its own interpretation of STB rules and orders, and how they apply to UP,” he commented.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span dir="auto">In this regard, he opined that if the STB accepts the resubmitted request, it will carry out a rigorous regulatory evaluation and review.</span></p>
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