UP (Courtesy of UP) Toyota Logistics Services has recognized UP with multiple top honors for 2025, the railroad reported recently via social media. For the fifth consecutive year, it earned the Customer Service Award, as well as the Kaizen Excellence Award; for the fourth consecutive year, it earned the President’s Award; and for the first time, it received the On-Time Performance Award. In addition, UP’s Loup Logistics subsidiary was named Service Inbound Carrier of the Year, which the railroad said was “a testament to strong collaboration and operational excellence.” NS (Courtesy of NS) “Our first-ever NS Supplier Summit is in the books!” NS reported via social media on May 28. “Last week, more than 100 supplier partners joined us at our headquarters [in Atlanta, Ga.], representing teams across Engineering, Intermodal, Mechanical, Technology, Fuel and Logistics, along with other strategic supply chain providers. What stood out most was the strength of the conversations. Open, candid, and focused on how we can deliver consistent, high-quality service—together.” (Courtesy of NS) NS Vice President, Enterprise Resources Mina De Oliveira said: “We operate as part of a broader rail ecosystem, and our performance depends on how well that ecosystem works together. That means aligning upfront to anticipate change, adapt quickly, and recover when disruptions occur.” (Courtesy of NS) According to NS, the Summit “reinforced a clear shift toward deeper, performance-driven partnerships.” Additionally, it allowed suppliers to share their perspectives on emerging challenges and opportunities. “Safety remains central to that effort,” the railroad noted. “A safe…
