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We’re looking forward to a day of collaboration (and a little competition) at the Traffic Club of Chicago's 114th Annual Dinner, Golf Outing & Networking Lunch. MRC is a proud sponsor of the event, and we hope to see you there.
Shipping chemicals by rail is showing strong growth year-over-year. Reach out to MRC to discover how our well-maintained DOT117 tank cars can help you stay ahead of demand when shipping your flammable chemicals.
We’re excited to sponsor the Traffic Club of New York’s 2022 Spring Golf Outing, which promises to be an engaging day all around. We hope everybody has a great time on the links – and, most importantly, has a witness for any great shots.
Rail transportation remains a sustainable part of today’s supply chain.
A gallon of diesel fuel moves one ton of around 406 miles – three times more fuel-efficient than trucks. That means less costs and greenhouse gas emissions when you ship by rail.
Be sure to stop by and meet the MRC team in Kansas City for the annual meeting of the North American Rail Shippers Association! We’re proud to be a sponsor at the event and can’t wait to meet and talk with everyone.
The president’s recent action to allow summertime sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends will likely boost demand for ethanol. If you’re looking to ship ethanol by rail, we have comprehensive leasing options on our well-maintained 30k tank cars.
Sale-leaseback programs can be beneficial if you’re looking to free up capital to invest in your organization but don’t want to disrupt existing shipping operations. Mitsui Rail Capital offers sale-leaseback options tailored to your specific needs.
Nonmetallic minerals, such as cement and silica sand shipped by rail, continue to outperform 2021 numbers. For information on our covered hoppers, see our sand-specific and cement-specific pages:
Sand:
Cement: https://www.mrc-rail.com/railcar-results/cement-railcars/
Railroads are the most popular way of transporting ethanol, according to the American Association of Railroads. If you're looking to upgrade to DOT-117 tanks to be compliant with the FAST Act, reach out to us and we can help you navigate the transition.