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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US rail traffic ekes out another gain over 2024
U.S. weekly rail traffic remained above 2024 levels for the week that ended on Saturday — but barely. According to the Association of American Railroads, traffic for the week was 488,709 carloads and intermodal units, a 0.7% gain over the same week in 2024. It marked the 13th consecutive week in which traffic has been above year-ago figures, but the smallest gain during that period. The overall figure includes 226,091 carloads, up 3.8%, and 262,618 containers and trailers, a decrease of 1.8% compared to the corresponding week in 2024. Gainers and decliners were evenly split for the week. Coal shipments topped all commodity increases, up 12.1%, followed by motor vehicles and parts, 4.1%, and nonmetallic minerals, 3.5%Through 21 weeks, 2025 volume is 10,280,643 carloads and intermodal units, a 4.9% gain over the same period in 2024. That includes 4,580,934 carloads, up 2.3%, and 5,699,709 intermodal units, up 4.9%. North American traffic for the week, as reported by nine U.S., Canadian and Mexican railroads, was 675,811 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.8% from the same week a year ago. That included 330,466 carloads, up 4.5%, and 345,345 containers and trailers, down 0.8%. The year-to-date volume for North America is 14,173,143 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.3% from the first 21 weeks of 2024. That includes 3,407,247 carloads and intermodal units in Canada, a gain of 0.7%, and 485,523 carloads and intermodal units in Mexico, a decrease of 10.1%. Subscribe to FreightWaves' Rail e-newsletter and get the latest insights on rail freight right in your more articles by Stuart Chirls railroad has 100 extra locomotives ready to handle a container surge Baun joins railcar builder Greenbrier as chief commercial officer Norfolk Southern expands short line interchange improvement program Rail agenda steams up as short lines blitz Congress The post US rail traffic ekes out another gain over 2024 appeared first on FreightWaves.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Three Wisconsin Badgers crack PFF's list of the NFL's top linebackers ahead of 2025
Three Wisconsin Badgers crack PFF's list of the NFL's top linebackers ahead of 2025 A trio of Wisconsin Badgers appeared on ProFootballFocus' list of the top 32 linebackers ahead of the 2025 NFL season on Wednesday. Headlined by San Francisco 49ers superstar linebacker Fred Warner, PFF's annual hierarchy included former Badgers Zack Baun, T.J. Edwards and Leo Chenal. Baun, who emerged as the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive anchor throughout their Super Bowl-winning 2024 season, earned the outlet's No. 2 designation behind Warner. He landed ahead of Washington Commanders veteran Bobby Wagner, Baltimore Ravens star Roquan Smith and Denver Broncos star Dre Greenlaw in the top 5. In 16 starts for the Eagles, the UW alumnus tallied 151 tackles, 11 for loss, five quarterback hits, 3 1/2 sacks, four pass deflections, five forced fumbles and an interception. The superstar-caliber performance earned him first-team All-Pro honors, as well as a spot on the Pro Bowl roster. The Brown Deer, Wisconsin, native was joined T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, Trey Hendrickson and Patrick Surtain II (winner) as finalists for the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. Baun also accumulated 33 total tackles (20 solo), two tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and one forced fumble across four playoff games, which included a team-best seven tackles (three solo) and a crucial interception in the Eagles' Super Bowl 59 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Baun's action-packed year culminated in a three-year, $51 million extension with Philadelphia, which is poised for another dominant defensive season with eyes on a second straight Lombardi trophy. Here's what PFF's staff said about Baun's place in the ranking. "Baun took the league by storm in his first year in Philadelphia. His 90.1 PFF overall grade last season was not only the best of his career, but also the highest mark in the NFL. The breakout season earned Baun a $51 million extension and a fifth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Another season with that type of production will have Baun vying for Tier 1 placement in 2026." The second former Badger to earn a spot on the list was Chicago Bears starter T.J. Edwards, who spent five years in Madison from 2014-18. The Lake Villa, Illinois, native landed at No. 10 on the hierarchy behind two division foes -- Detroit Lion Jack Campbell (No. 8) and Green Bay Packer Edgerrin Cooper (No. 9). Like Baun, Edwards signed a contract extension this offseason for his contributions during the 2024-25 campaign. His new deal is worth $10 million per year with $16.6 million fully guaranteed. Edwards has started 34 consecutive contests for the team dating back to 2023 and has registered 284 total tackles (170 solo), 20 tackles for loss, 6 1/2 sacks, four interceptions and four fumble recoveries in that time. In 2024 alone, Edwards finished with 129 tackles, 12 for loss, four sacks and two fumble recoveries. Here's PFF's analysis on Edwards ahead of his third season with the Chicago Bears: "While 2024 was a year of struggles for Edwards, who earned the lowest PFF overall grade (60.7) of his career, his long track record of quality all-around grades earns him a top-10 nod heading into 2025. Across the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Edwards posted 74.0-plus PFF grades in all three major defensive facets. Even in a down 2024, Edwards charted in the 93rd percentile in box coverage grade (80.9). New Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen knows a thing or two about getting the most out of his linebackers, which will be something to look forward to for Edwards." The final Badger to appear on the preseason list was two-time Super Bowl champion Leo Chenal. The linebacker has tallied 160 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits, five sacks and three forced fumbles in three years with Kansas City. Last year, he recorded 60 total tackles and forced a career-best three fumbles en route to a third straight Super Bowl bid. With two trophies already positioned atop his list of NFL accomplishments, PFF believes Chenal has even more room for growth. "At just 24 years old, Chenal has proven to be one of the NFL's premier run-stuffing linebackers, having posted a 90.0-plus PFF run-defense grade in each of the past two seasons. However, he remains a part-time defender who played just over 500 snaps in 2023 and 2024, due to his struggles in coverage. Improvements in 2024 may point to an expanded role this season, which could push Chenal further up the list." Baun, Edwards and Chenal will all look to add to their impressive resumes when the 2025 season kicks off in September. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Did Zack Baun overtake Fred Warner and Roquan Smith as the top linebacker in the NFL?
Did Zack Baun overtake Fred Warner and Roquan Smith as the top linebacker in the NFL? Zack Baun's rag to riches story continues and he's leaped over some big names to land the No. 2 spot in a PFF ranking of the top 32 linebackers in the NFL Zack Baun has a true rags-to-riches story, signing a one-year deal with Philadelphia last offseason under the guise that he'd have a chance to earn snaps as a pass rusher and potential special-teams dynamo. Fast-forward a little over a full calendar year, and Baun earned the Eagles' starting inside linebacker job. He propelled that opportunity into a Pro Bowl nod and All-Pro honors. In February, Baun added Defensive Player of the Year finalist to his resume, finishing fifth in the voting that went to the Broncos' Patrick Surtain. Now a household name, Baun landed at No. 2 in PFF's ranking of the top 32 linebackers in the NFL. Baun took the league by storm in his first year in Philadelphia. His 90.1 PFF overall grade last season was not only the best of his career, but also the highest mark in the NFL. The breakout season earned Baun a $51 million extension and a fifth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Another season with that type of production will have Baun vying for Tier 1 placement in 2026. Baun was outstanding in his first year, recording 150 tackles, 11 for loss, 3.5 sacks, 5 QB hits, 14 QB pressures, five forced fumbles, an interception, and a fumble recovery while playing 95 percent of the snaps before resting in Week 18. Baun signed a three-year, $51 million deal this offseason and was the highest-graded linebacker (90.1) by PFF last regular season, producing 150 tackles and five forced fumbles (2nd in the NFL, behind T.J. Watt – 6). In the playoffs, Baun became the second NFL LB since 1991 to generate takeaways in each of their first four career postseason starts (Devin White in 2020), which included an INT of Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Baun joins railcar builder Greenbrier as chief commercial officer
The Greenbrier Cos. announced that Ted Baun has joined its North American Commercial Team as senior vice president. Baun will become chief commercial officer in January 2026, succeeding Tim Schitter, who will retire at year-end. Most recently, Baun served as CCO for PNW Railcars, overseeing its tank and freight railcar fleet, and directing efforts to maximize new railcar leases and renewals. Prior to that, Baun spent 23 years at FreightCar America and its predecessor, Johnstown America, including 11 years as chief commercial officer. Baun reports to Brian Comstock, executive vice president and president, The Americas, for Greenbrier (NYSE: GBX), based in Lake Oswego, to FreightWaves' Rail e-newsletter and get the latest insights on rail freight right in your inbox. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls here. Norfolk Southern expands short line interchange improvement program Rail agenda steams up as short lines blitz Congress Coal extends surprising lead in weekly US rail traffic J.B. Hunt and Eastern and Canadian railways see steady intermodal volume The post Baun joins railcar builder Greenbrier as chief commercial officer appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malaysian Reserve
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Greenbrier Announces Ted Baun as Next Chief Commercial Officer
Joins Greenbrier with 30 years of rail industry experience Assumes Chief Commercial Officer role in January 2026 LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) (Greenbrier), a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, announced today that Ted Baun has joined Greenbrier's North American Commercial Team as Senior Vice President (SVP). He will become Chief Commercial Officer in January 2026, succeeding Tim Schitter, who will retire at year-end. Baun brings more than 30 years of experience in the rail industry to Greenbrier. Most recently, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer for PNW Railcars, overseeing its tank and freight railcar fleet and directing efforts to maximize new railcar leases and renewals. Before joining PNW, he spent 23 years at FreightCar America (FCA) and its predecessor, Johnstown America, including 11 years as Chief Commercial Officer. At FCA, Baun managed production planning, scheduling, pricing and commercial activities. He also held a senior sales role at Mitsui Rail Capital, LLC from 2003 through 2005. Brian Comstock, Executive Vice President and President, The Americas, stated, 'We are excited to welcome Ted to Greenbrier's leadership team. His deep railcar manufacturing and leasing expertise make him an ideal fit for the Chief Commercial Officer position. Ted's business acumen, industry knowledge and commercial experience are invaluable as we continue to enhance our offerings, invest in our lease fleet, and boost customer experience. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Tim for his unwavering dedication and numerous achievements during his 11 years at Greenbrier. We wish him all the best in retirement.' 'I am honored to join Greenbrier and help expand its leadership in railroad transportation products and services. Greenbrier enjoys a rich heritage of innovation and exceptional customer experience. I am eager to lead the best team in our industry, driving impactful initiatives that deliver significant value to our customers. Together, we will build on Greenbrier's legacy and explore new avenues for growth and excellence,' Baun said. About Greenbrier Greenbrier, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars in North America, Europe and Brazil. We are a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance and retrofitting services in North America. Greenbrier owns a lease fleet of approximately 16,600 railcars that originate primarily from Greenbrier's manufacturing operations. Greenbrier offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and other railcar owners in North America. Learn more about Greenbrier at Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. Greenbrier uses words, and variations of words, such as 'continue,' 'drive,' 'leading,' and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about our guidance and outlook, backlog and other orders, leasing performance, leasing strategy, financing, cash flow, tax treatment, and other information regarding future performance and strategies and appear throughout this press release. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the following: an economic downturn and economic uncertainty; changes to tariffs or import duties, including retaliatory tariffs; changes in macroeconomic policies; inflation (including rising energy prices, interest rates, wages and other escalators) and policy reactions thereto (including actions by central banks); disruptions in the supply of materials and components used in the production of our products; labor disputes; loss of market share to other modes of freight shipment; and the war in Ukraine and related events. Our backlog of railcar units and other orders not included in backlog are not necessarily indicative of future results of operations. Certain orders in backlog are subject to customary documentation which may not occur. More information on potential factors that could cause our results to differ from our forward-looking statements is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including in the 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' sections of the Company's most recently filed periodic report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof.
