Rail Transload Market Strategy: Investment Opportunity Assessment for Global Industrial Leader


A global industrial conglomerate with companies that supply the rail industry needed to evaluate opportunities to enter the US rail...

Optimizing Railcar Planning Through Strategic Market Analysis: How a Global Manufacturer Forecasted Future Demand


A global railcar manufacturer and lessor needed its leadership and sales team to assess demand for all railcar types continuously....

Rail Mode Conversion Analysis for a Leading Specialty Chemicals Producer


A specialty chemicals producer sought expert guidance on converting outbound deliveries from dry van truckload to dry bulk truck/rail via transload. They needed...

Private Equity Success: Evaluating a Logistics Service Provider for Strategic Investment


A leading private equity firm needed to evaluate a potential investment in a specialized logistics services provider that operates within...

Supply Chain Xchange Article: Crossroads and Convergence


With aggregate volumes stagnating, the rail industry is under pressure to redefine itself.As we approach the final stretch of 2024,...

Mexico Rail Logistics and Supply Chain Services


Mexico's rail and logistics system forms the backbone of the country's rapidly growing industrial and trade sectors. With over 26,000...

Supply Chain in the Fast Lane Podcast Series: PLG’s James Shefelbine provides an outlook on rail freight markets


The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast with deep industry discussions....

Battery Electric Locomotive Conversion: Innovative Solution for Sustainable Heavy Haul Operations


A leading global mining company sought to decarbonize its rail operations. They aimed to develop a Battery Electric Locomotive (BEL)...

Navigating California’s Locomotive Carbon Emissions Compliance: A Comprehensive Fact Sheet


In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, industries across the board are facing regulatory shifts. Among...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Empowering the Energy Transition: Rail Transportation’s Vital Role Unveiled at the 2024 Rail Equipment Finance Conference


Recently, at the prestigious 2024 Rail Equipment Finance Conference, PLG Consulting's CEO, Graham Brisben, delivered a keynote presentation that...