Escalation Consultants Inc.

How to Use STB’s Quarterly Freight Commodity Statistics Data to Strengthen Rail Negotiations Understanding rail costs—and how to control them—has never been more critical. Our latest blog, “Unlocking Lower Rail Rates: How the STB’s Quarterly Freight Commodity Statistics Help Shippers Save,” breaks down how shippers can use publicly available QCS data to benchmark rates, identify negotiation leverage, and uncover cost-saving opportunities. Click to read full article: https://lnkd.in/eNkAXiVm

Gain leverage before entering your next rail negotiation. Rail Cost Control gives shippers the intuitive resources, data-backed insights, and informed perspective to confidently control their rail spend and secure competitive rates.

Are you paying too much for rail freight? With Rail Cost Control, shippers gain full visibility into their rail spend and uncover opportunities to reduce costs — all in less than 30 seconds.

How Rail Cost Control (RCC) Empowers Shippers — Even When They’re Not the Payer of Freight In today’s complex rail logistics environment, many manufacturers and distributors receive goods delivered by suppliers, which means they don’t negotiate the freight directly. But that doesn’t mean freight costs don’t matter. In fact—they matter a lot. Click to read full article on how RCC helps turn delivered pricing into data-driven strategy — even for non-payers of freight. https://lnkd.in/eGdUg8dK

Registration for the 2026 Rail Negotiation Seminar is Officially Open Build Your Rail Negotiation Advantage in 2026, and beyond! This year’s seminar focuses on: - Proven negotiation strategies backed by real-world rate data and market insights - Data-driven analysis resources to identify cost-saving opportunities and prepare for 2026 negotiations, and beyond - Expert-led sessions on rail pricing trends, STB developments, and effective RFP preparation & optimization - Hands-on demonstrations of how to better evaluate the weight your rail volume has with your railroads - Deep dive on the impact of the UP / NS merger on rail shippers and the importance of establishing an informed position Whether you manage one rail contract or an entire portfolio, this seminar equips you with the insight and leverage to turn information into results. Click to Register: https://lnkd.in/eNQRX6Ur

Why Every Rail Shipper Needs a Formal Position on the UP–NS Merger The proposed Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) merger could redefine rail competition, routing options, and rate structures across North America. For shippers, neutrality isn’t a strategy — it’s a missed opportunity and risky, at that. In our latest article, Escalation Consultants outlines why it’s critical for rail shippers to establish a formal position now — before the Surface Transportation Board’s review process shapes the outcome without your input. Learn how this merger could affect your lanes, commodities, and negotiating leverage — and what steps you can take today to protect your interests as a rail shipper. Click link to read full article. https://lnkd.in/exvA2yyN