Archive for March 2025
Navigating Tariff Turbulence: Understanding the Impact on Transportation
Wow! What a week in Dallas attending the Southwest Association of Rail Shippers Annual meeting. Yes, every conversation eventually came around to, of course, tariffs! The conversations reinforced how significantly the landscape of international trade continues to evolve in real-time with recent policy shifts. Many of these shifts are outlined in the White House fact…
Read MoreThe Great CEO Exodus… Continues
“A record number of bosses left in January, on the heels of an all-time high set in 2024. Why experts say the trend likely will continue. Rank-and-file workers and many top executives have looked at the current job market and decided to stay. But one group isn’t sticking around—and it happens to be the people…
Read MoreEverything Employers Should Know About Hiring STEM OPT Employees
“Hiring an international student can be a great way to bring top talent and cultural diversity to your business, but the recruitment process of STEM OPT employees can be intimidating. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facilitates practical training programs that allow certain international students to extend their stay. We’ll go over the STEM OPT…
Read MoreHow to Survive a Boring Job
“Many people think of boring jobs as those where you sit around doing nothing, but the reality is more complex. Being stuck in a boring job can be exhausting—not because you’re overworked or stressed, but because you just don’t care. You’re busy yet uninspired. You have plenty on your plate yet none of it sparks motivation.…
Read MoreHow Container Ports Work: Logistics of Intermodal Transport
Have you ever wondered how a shipping container port works? Find out in this video! From unloading a cargo ship, to loading containers into a container storage yard, to getting them on the truck, this video explores the processes of intermodal transport. It also explores how automation might disrupt the shipping industry, and what challenges…
Read MoreRail Transportation and the U.S. Economy: Fueling Growth, Trade, and Opportunity
“In 2023, railroads contributed $233.4 billion in total economic output, supporting business activity and nearly 750,000 jobs across the economy. Rail is not just a means of moving goods and people — it is a force multiplier for the U.S. economy. It sustains jobs, reduces business costs, fuels supply chains, facilities trade, and delivers critical…
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