curated by From “Supply Chain Dive” trade publication: It’s time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.
The following is an opinion article written by Eric R. Byer, president and CEO of the National Association of Chemical Distributors.
Over the last several months, U.S. businesses dependent on freight rail have watched negotiations between the railroads and their labor unions become more heated. There could be dire economic ramifications if an agreement is not ratified: A nationwide freight rail shutdown would cost the American economy $2 billion daily.
