How Container Ports Work: Logistics of Intermodal Transport

Container ships and ports

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…

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Rail Transportation and the U.S. Economy: Fueling Growth, Trade, and Opportunity

Rail Transportation and the U.S. Economy

“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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5 Ways to Make a Fast Impact at Work

5 Ways to Make a Fast Impact at Work

“Across organizations, managers have put their employees on notice. With revenue growth not so easy to find in many industries (or, for that matter, countries), leaders want positive contributions from other parts of the organization to compensate. They want individual employees to make an immediate impact: not just to work harder and faster, but also…

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Ace Your Next Interview: The 5 C’s to Success

Ace Your Next Interview: The 5 C's to Success

Interviews can feel like a high-stakes performance, but they don’t have to be daunting. With the right approach, you can turn those nerves into confidence and leave a lasting impression. That’s why we’ve developed a simple yet powerful framework: The 5 C’s of Interviewing. This guide breaks down the essential elements of a successful interview…

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Interview Preparation Guide: Key Strategies for Success

Interview Preparation Guide: Key Strategies for Success

Landing an interview is a major win! It means your skills and experience have caught the eye of a potential employer. Now, it’s time to shine and demonstrate why you’re the perfect fit. But how do you navigate the often-intimidating interview process with confidence? We understand that interviews can be nerve-wracking. That’s why we’ve created…

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Why U.S. Freight Trains Are So Much Better Than Passenger Rail

Railroad Recruiters

The United States lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to passenger trains but when it comes to the freight railroad the U.S. is dominating. The U.S. freight rail network operates over 140,000 miles of privately-owned track in every state except Hawaii, according to the Association of American Railroads. It moves one-third…

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How Shipping Containers control global trade

Freight Recruiters

Container shipping is responsible for moving 90% of the world’s goods, according to the World Economic Forum. But, if shipping containers aren’t at the right place at the right time, the global supply chain may face serious problems. It could result in high inflation, shortages of key materials and products as well as revenue losses…

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