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High ImpactOct 2, 2026Rail Intermodal Hits Record Highs, but Drayage Driver Shortage Threatens Growth
North American rail traffic is experiencing strong momentum, with intermodal volumes hitting record pace and overall domestic traffic up 4.8% year over year according to Association of American Railro
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ModerateAug 28, 2026Chemical Rail Shipments Surge 6% as U.S. Freight Demand Strengthens
U.S. rail freight continued its positive trajectory in the week ending August 22, 2026, with total carloads and intermodal units reaching 532,462 units, a 4.2% increase year-over-year. The most encour
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