The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced its decision not to intervene in the Meridian Speedway dispute. This ruling means the federal regulatory body will not take action on the contentious i
UP-NS Merger Faces Uphill Regulatory Battle
The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) is currently undergoing significant scrutiny from industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies. This monumental deal
Potential UP-NS Merger Sparks Industry Concerns
A significant consolidation is under exploration within the U.S. freight railroad sector. Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), two major players, are considering a potential merger. This prop
JOC Survey Highlights High Intermodal Satisfaction, Names UP and J.B. Hunt Top Providers
Union Pacific (UP) and J.B. Hunt have earned recognition as the leading intermodal providers for the second half of 2025. These findings emerged from the latest Journal of Commerce (JOC) Intermodal Se
Union Pacific Prepares to Resubmit Norfolk Southern Merger Application
Union Pacific Railroad anticipates refiling its revised application for the proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern within “weeks.” This development follows federal regulators initially deeming Union
Regulator Cites Incomplete Filing in UP-NS Merger Rejection
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has rejected a merger application. This proposal came from prominent rail operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The regulator unanimously cited the submi
Proposed Rail Merger Presents Mixed Outlook for Shippers
A significant proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) is currently undergoing federal review. This potential consolidation presents a complex picture for the shipping indu
West Coast Partners Back Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal
Major stakeholders on the West Coast, including leading ocean carriers and a key port, have formally expressed their support for the proposed transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Th
Union Pacific Seeks Approval for Landmark Rail Merger
Union Pacific formally submitted an extensive application, exceeding 6,000 pages, to U.S. federal regulators on Friday. This significant filing formally seeks approval for its highly anticipated merge
Rail Merger Poised to Reshape Trucking Intermodal Landscape
The impending merger of major rail companies Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is anticipated to bring about a complex and varied impact on the road transport sector, particularly concerning intermod





