Happy Tuesday!
Did anyone see
the Tank News International’s Newsletter on August 17, 2023, their
article titled, “Rail freight on track for record volumes”? In the article, it speaks about efficiency
and low emissions of railroads. The Association of American Railroads admits for every gallon of fuel a freight train uses
it averages 500 miles on it. In July,
the Environmental Protection Agency endorsed freight rail as a way to help with
the climate change because it only makes about 0.5 percent of the U.S. total emissions
and 1.7 percent of the transportation caused greenhouse gases (GHG). One terminal company has stepped up, APM Terminals. APM
Terminals have increased the number of trains it uses in India which gets trucks
of the roads and reduces emissions from them.
In the U.S., APM Terminal’s Mobile Alabama location announced an expansion by investing $60
million to expand their rail capabilities to help reduce emissions and their
carbon footprint for their customers. In
Europe, their Gothenburg location is following suit of handling more trains. Freight trains are an effective way to get commodities
moving, reduce traffic, and reduce emissions. If you would like to read more of
Tank News International’s article,
please click the link: Rail freight on track for record volumes | Tank News International.
If you would
like help in looking into how to transport your product using your existing rail
or update your existing rail loader/unloader, contact us via the email in the
blog and check out our ESC's website!
We hope you have a wonderful evening!
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