CONTENTS FEATURES 26 OCTOBER 2025 | VOL. 45 | NO. 10
INTERMODAL: A SMART WAY TO SHIP (AND SAVE) Rail mergers, cutting-edge technology and nearshoring continue to transform intermodal and multimodal transportation, slashing costs and boosting sustainability. Here’s how to capitalize on intermodal for maximum eciency and resilience. 32 PORTS IN MOTION: 11 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS SHAPING U.S. SUPPLY CHAINS From deeper channels to modernized terminals, ports nationwide are investing in infrastructure that keeps cargo moving and supply chains competitive. 38 CONTENT PARTNERS LOGISTICS-FRIENDLY SITES: HOW LOCATIONS CAN STAND OUT While o ering geographical advantages and proximity to major markets is a solid starting point, locations draw site selection decision makers by investing in and enhancing their logistics profiles.
INFOCUS 1 INFO SNACKS 12 NOTED 14 TAKEAWAYS 44 IN BRIEF 48 LAST MILE Sharpie redraws its supply chain
INFO 46 CALENDAR 47 RESOURCE CENTER
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INPRACTICE 10 READER PROFILE: PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST BY TALKING LESS, LISTENING MORE Stefan Loeb, vice president, business development, first- and final-mile markets, with Norfolk Southern Corporation, finds that success comes from listening intently to customers’ supply chain challenges, rather than merely engaging in transactions. CONTENT PARTNERS 16 Unlocking Ef ciency: Leveraging Multimodal Solutions in Today’s Supply Chains O ered by Ryder 18 The NMFC Overhaul: How Shippers Can Adjust to Updates O ered by SMC 3 20 From Chaos to Control:
INSIGHT 4 CHECKING IN Shining a light on dark factories 6 10 TIPS Optimizing direct-to-consumer operations 8 GOOD QUESTION What new job will AI create in logistics/ supply chain management? 22 SC DISRUPTION How multimodal freight bolsters domestic supply chains 24 IT MATTERS Three logistics metrics that matter more than you think
Leveraging AI for Smarter Rate and Freight Decision-Making O ered by Freightgate
COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN
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