Reindustrialization

BNSF attracted $4.2B investment from online rail customers in 2024

BNSF Railway says its customers invested more than $4.2 billion along its lines in 2024.

Significant investments were made by customers including CJ Logistics America, Hudson Asphalt Terminal and Bakersfield Renewable Fuels. As a result of these and other customer investments, BNSF projects supported the creation of more than 1,000 jobs in local communities.

The investments are the largest that BNSF customers and local economic development organizations have made in new or expanded facilities in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bnsf-attracted-4-2b-investment-from-online-rail-customers-in-2024

Automotive resurgence? Hyundai’s $21B bet on the US

The American automotive industry finds itself at a critical juncture in 2025, with conflicting signals about its future trajectory. On one hand, recent announcements of major investments and the looming threat of tariffs point to potential growth. On the other, the industry continues to grapple with ongoing challenges that have led to job losses and production cuts in recent years. As automakers and policymakers navigate this complex landscape, the question remains: Is the U.S. auto sector...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/automotive-resurgence-hyundais-21b-bet-on-the-us

Norfolk Southern expands portfolio of certified rail-served industrial sites

Norfolk Southern continues to strengthen its industrial site development with the recent certification of three additional rail-served properties in seven states through the Redi Sites program.

This brings the total number of NS Redi-certified sites to 12, showcasing the company’s commitment to providing prime locations for businesses seeking rail-integrated solutions.

The Redi Sites program, administered by the U.S.-based Site Selectors Guild, offers a standardized and rigorous evaluation...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/norfolk-southern-expands-portfolio-of-certified-rail-served-industrial-sites

New American Industrial Alliance grows as tariffs boost domestic manufacturing

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

Formic, a robots-as-a-service automation provider for U.S. manufacturers, has joined the New American Industrial Alliance (NAIA) to grow accessible automation and workforce training initiatives in the U.S.

The company told FreightWaves in an email that the decision comes in the face of rising tariffs as more and more...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-american-industrial-alliance-grows-as-tariffs-boost-domestic-manufacturing

The tech giants open their wallets

When Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign, he promised to bring jobs back to America and facilitate unprecedented investment in the country’s future. Many in the tech industry who had been skeptical of Trump during his first term initially scoffed at these ambitious pledges. But little more than a month into Trump’s second term, it’s clear that Silicon Valley has not only warmed to the president’s vision but is now leading the charge in what could be a new era of American...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-tech-giants-open-their-wallets

Stress on US electrical grid fuels new investments

As the United States stands on the brink of a new era of potential industrial growth, one critical component is still a giant question mark: the electrical grid. The vast network of power plants, transmission lines and distribution systems forms the backbone of our nation’s energy infrastructure, delivering electricity to homes, businesses and factories.

Our power generation and transmission infrastructure is showing its age — brownouts have become routine in California — and rebuilding and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stress-on-us-electrical-grid-fuels-new-investments

Getting US industrial production unstuck

Industrial production in the United States has been in a rut since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Despite periods of economic growth over the past 15 years, manufacturing output has struggled to regain its pre-crisis momentum. This stagnation presents a significant challenge for policymakers and business leaders alike. 

This is JP Hampstead, co-host of the Bring It Home podcast with Craig Fuller. Welcome to the 14th edition of our newsletter, which asks if industrial policy is the way...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/getting-us-industrial-production-unstuck

Better-than-expected industrial production data hides softness

U.S. industrial production increased more than expected in January, driven by a surge in utilities output due to cold weather that obscured underlying weakness in manufacturing and mining, which both declined. The Federal Reserve reported on Friday that industrial production rose 0.5% last month, surpassing economists’ forecasts of a 0.3% gain.

The better-than-expected headline figure comes after a 1% jump in December, which was revised up from the initially reported 0.9% increase. Compared to a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/better-than-expected-industrial-production-data-hides-softness

El crédito fiscal se actualizaría, expandiría la flota de automóviles de carga ferroviaria de EE. UU.

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La legislación reintroducida el martes en la Cámara de Representantes establecería un crédito fiscal del 10% para ayudar a actualizar y expandir la flota de automóviles de carga de los Estados Unidos. La Ley de Revitalización de Actividad Comercial (Freight Railcar) de 2025 fue reintroducida en la...

https://fullavantenews.com/el-credito-fiscal-se-actualizaria-expandiria-la-flota-de-automoviles-de-carga-ferroviaria-de-ee-uu/?lang=es

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