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U.S.-NAFTA Freight Flows Up

The NAFTA freight data released by the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) January 29th showed that U.S. trade with its NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico rose 1.3 percent from November 2012 to November 2013.US-NAFTA Feright Flow Value Nov 2013

Of the five transportation modes, truck, rail, pipeline, vessel and air that carried U.S.-NAFTA trade in November pipelines had the largest year-to-year growth at 7.4 percent.  Trucks came in second, having a 2.5 percent year-to-year increase, followed by rail which rose 2.2 percent.  Both vessel and air had a decrease in trade, 8.4 percent for vessel, and 4.0 percent for air. Read More

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U.S.-NAFTA Freight Flows Up

The NAFTA freight data released by the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) January 29th showed that U.S. trade with its NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico rose 1.3 percent from November 2012 to November 2013.US-NAFTA Feright Flow Value Nov 2013

Of the five transportation modes, truck, rail, pipeline, vessel and air that carried U.S.-NAFTA trade in November pipelines had the largest year-to-year growth at 7.4 percent.  Trucks came in second, having a 2.5 percent year-to-year increase, followed by rail which rose 2.2 percent.  Both vessel and air had a decrease in trade, 8.4 percent for vessel, and 4.0 percent for air. Read More

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Decrease In Rail Traffic

For week ending January 11, 2014 there was a decrease in U.S. rail traffic.  The AAR reported that carload volume was down 8.2 percent compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was down 6.7 percent in the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released January 16, 2014.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was down 7.5 percent from last year.

Rail 2014 W2

U.S. carload volume for the first two weeks of 2014 was down 3.4 percent from the same point in 2013, and intermodal volume was down 1.9 percent.  For the first two weeks of 2014 total U.S. rail traffic was down 2.8 percent from the same point last year. Read More

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Decrease In Rail Traffic

For week ending January 11, 2014 there was a decrease in U.S. rail traffic.  The AAR reported that carload volume was down 8.2 percent compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was down 6.7 percent in the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released January 16, 2014.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was down 7.5 percent from last year.

Rail 2014 W2

U.S. carload volume for the first two weeks of 2014 was down 3.4 percent from the same point in 2013, and intermodal volume was down 1.9 percent.  For the first two weeks of 2014 total U.S. rail traffic was down 2.8 percent from the same point last year. Read More

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Expanded North American Operations

DALKO Resources, Inc. is excited to announce that it has expanded its North American operations in Laredo, Texas.  Previously, DALKO had been utilizing Global Dispatch, an independent service provider, to service DALKO’s customers in Laredo.  However, effective January 1, 2014, DALKO will no longer be using Global Dispatch as DALKO will be independently servicing its customers in Laredo.  DALKO has acquired the former Global Dispatch facilities in Laredo, which DALKO itself will be utilizing, to service its customers transportation and warehouse needs.  Jim Kosior, DALKO’s Director of North American operations along with new hires, Aristeo Canales, Director of Mexican Operations, Nydia Davila, Gustavo Cuevas and Javier Magana, will be working in the DALKO Laredo facility, ensuring that all of its customers’ needs are being met with DALKO quality service.

Joe-Matt 09.17.13In addition to DALKO’s commitment to its customer’s warehouse and transportation needs, DALKO is also pleased to announce the formation of its new customs brokerage division, DRI Wolrdwide Customs Brokerage, Inc.  With the creation of DALKO’s customs brokerage division, DALKO will be able to offer its customers the unique opportunity of having all of its logistics needs managed from port to port by one provider, DALKO Resources, Inc., assuring superior service.  In addition, every customer will have the opportunity to know who their customs broker is and be able to personally communicate with him every day.  DALKO now has two in-house US Customs Brokers, Matt Lauther and Joe Joseph who will ensure that every client’s customs needs are met professionally and expediently. 

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Expanded North American Operations

DALKO Resources, Inc. is excited to announce that it has expanded its North American operations in Laredo, Texas.  Previously, DALKO had been utilizing Global Dispatch, an independent service provider, to service DALKO’s customers in Laredo.  However, effective January 1, 2014, DALKO will no longer be using Global Dispatch as DALKO will be independently servicing its customers in Laredo.  DALKO has acquired the former Global Dispatch facilities in Laredo, which DALKO itself will be utilizing, to service its customers transportation and warehouse needs.  Jim Kosior, DALKO’s Director of North American operations along with new hires, Aristeo Canales, Director of Mexican Operations, Nydia Davila, Gustavo Cuevas and Javier Magana, will be working in the DALKO Laredo facility, ensuring that all of its customers’ needs are being met with DALKO quality service.

Joe-Matt 09.17.13In addition to DALKO’s commitment to its customer’s warehouse and transportation needs, DALKO is also pleased to announce the formation of its new customs brokerage division, DRI Wolrdwide Customs Brokerage, Inc.  With the creation of DALKO’s customs brokerage division, DALKO will be able to offer its customers the unique opportunity of having all of its logistics needs managed from port to port by one provider, DALKO Resources, Inc., assuring superior service.  In addition, every customer will have the opportunity to know who their customs broker is and be able to personally communicate with him every day.  DALKO now has two in-house US Customs Brokers, Matt Lauther and Joe Joseph who will ensure that every client’s customs needs are met professionally and expediently. 

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Carload Volume Down Across North America

According to the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released by the AAR December 12, 2013 U.S. carload volume down 4.4 percent compared with the same week last year foe week ending December 7th, while intermodal volume was up 10.4 percent.  Total U.S rail volume for the week was up 1.8 percent compared with the same week in 2012.

Rail Traffic 12.07.13

U.S. carload volume for the first 49 weeks of 2013 was down 0.6 percent from the same point last year, however intermodal volume was up 4.4 percent.  For the first 49 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail volumes was up 1.7 percent from the same point last year.

Canadian carload volume for the week ending December 7th was down 4.0 percent compared with the same week last year, while intermodal volume was up 5.0 percent.  For the first 49 weeks of 2013 Canadian carload volume was up 2.2 percent from the same point in 2012, and intermodal volume was up 4.5 percent.

Mexican carload volume for the week was down 0.2 percent compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was down 7.7 percent.  For the first 49 weeks of 2013 carload volume was up 6.3 from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was down 0.6 percent.

For the first 49 weeks of 2013, combined North American carload volume was up 0.3 percent compared with the same period in 2012, and intermodal volume was up 4.3 percent.

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Carload Volume Down Across North America

According to the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released by the AAR December 12, 2013 U.S. carload volume down 4.4 percent compared with the same week last year foe week ending December 7th, while intermodal volume was up 10.4 percent.  Total U.S rail volume for the week was up 1.8 percent compared with the same week in 2012.

Rail Traffic 12.07.13

U.S. carload volume for the first 49 weeks of 2013 was down 0.6 percent from the same point last year, however intermodal volume was up 4.4 percent.  For the first 49 weeks of 2013 total U.S. rail volumes was up 1.7 percent from the same point last year.

Canadian carload volume for the week ending December 7th was down 4.0 percent compared with the same week last year, while intermodal volume was up 5.0 percent.  For the first 49 weeks of 2013 Canadian carload volume was up 2.2 percent from the same point in 2012, and intermodal volume was up 4.5 percent.

Mexican carload volume for the week was down 0.2 percent compared with the same week last year, and intermodal volume was down 7.7 percent.  For the first 49 weeks of 2013 carload volume was up 6.3 from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was down 0.6 percent.

For the first 49 weeks of 2013, combined North American carload volume was up 0.3 percent compared with the same period in 2012, and intermodal volume was up 4.3 percent.

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September North American Freight Number

The value of overall U.S. trade with its NAFTA partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 5.0 percent from September 2012 to September 2013 according to North American Freight numbers released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

Pipelines were reported as having the largest year-to-year growth, 14.2 percent above last September’s value of freight carried by pipelines.  Trucks are the most heavily utilized mode for moving freight between the U.S. and its NAFTA partners, carrying three-fifths of U.S.-NAFTA trade.  Freight moved by trucks in September increased 5.4 percent from last year, and rail rose 8.1 percent. However, both freight carried by vessel and air declined from last year, 4.3 percent and 0.1 percent respectively.

Percent Change in Value of U.S.-NAFTA Freight Flows by Mode: 
September 2013 Compared to September 2012

US-NAFTA Freight Flows by Mode September 2013
*Source: http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/bts054_13

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Rail Traffic Up

For the 19th straight week U.S. intermodal volume increased, 6.3 percent from last week, according to the Weekly Rail Traffic Summary released by the AAR.  Carload volume for the week ending November 9, 2013 was up 4.9 percent compared with the same week last year.   Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 5.6 percent compared with the same week in 2012.

Rail Traffic Chart W45

U.S. carload volume for the first 45 weeks of 2013 was down 0.5 percent from the same point last year, while intermodal volume was up 4.1 percent.  Total U.S. rail traffic was up 1.6 percent from last year for the first 45 weeks of 2013. Read More