Links of Interest


ALK Technologies-http://www.alk.com
Developer of computer software for the transportation and logistics industry.

Association of American Railroads-http://www.aar.org
The Association of American Railroads represents North America's major freight railroads and Amtrak. AAR strives to help make the rail industry increasingly safe, efficient and productive by conducting and coordinating research and development.

The Blanchard Company-http://www.rblanchard.com
The Blanchard Company helps shippers and shortlines achieve the railroad service design package that guarantees performance standards to meet supply chain requirements.

Commonwealth Business Media, Inc.-http://www.cbizmedia.com
Commonwealth serves the international trade and transportation industry of North America with dedicated magazines, directories, and database products, many of which are number one in their respective markets. Commonwealth's leading product line includes The Official Railway Guide, Traffic World, Sailings, Gulf Shipper, Shipping Digest, Air Cargo World, The Pocket List of Railroad Officials, Official Export Guide, U.S. Custom House Guide, Transportation Telephone Tickler, Port Import Export Reporting Service (PIERS), The Forwarders List of Attorneys, BACK, and many others.

AAR Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF)- http://www.aar.org/Resources/RailCostIndexes.aspx
The RCAF was established in response to the requirement in the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 that a quarterly cost-recovery index be created.  Each quarter, the AAR submits the RCAF index to the Surface Transportation Board for approval. (Includes the RCAF-U and RCAF-A)

RSI Logistics, Inc.-http://www.rsilogistics.com
RSI Logistics, Inc.'s mission is to provide quality transportation services to its customers through expertise, innovation, and technology to create efficiencies by generating both direct and indirect cost savings.

Surface Transportation Board-http://www.stb.dot.gov
The STB is an independent, bipartisan ad judicatory body with jurisdiction over certain regulatory matters. Site includes news releases, board decisions, publications and transportation data.



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