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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 10, 2026Rail Steals Share: Why Trucking Volumes Are Down Despite Strong Demand
Contrary to recent broker concerns, the apparent slowdown in trucking volumes reflects a significant **modal shift to intermodal rail** rather than weakening economic demand. Accepted truckload volume
FreightWaves#modal-shift#intermodal-rail#trucking-slowdown
Demand Planning
ModerateJul 28, 2026Q4 Mini-Peak Emerges as Early Peak Season Becomes 'New Baseline'
The shipping market is experiencing a fundamental shift in seasonal patterns, with peak season arriving significantly earlier than pre-pandemic norms. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index has decl
The Loadstar#peak-season-2026#shanghai-freight-index#container-shipping