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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateJun 7, 2026O'Hare Cargo Delays Force Extreme Measures as Backlog Intensifies
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is experiencing severe air cargo congestion that has forced shippers and logistics providers to implement extraordinary operational measures. The backlog reflect
FreightWaves#o-hare-delays#air-cargo-congestion#chicago-logistics
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactApr 30, 2026Stricter truck visas and Chicago flight cuts squeeze cargo supply
Radiant Logistics reports that tighter visa requirements for cross-border trucking operations and reduced air freight capacity at Chicago hub are creating significant supply chain pressures. These reg
Traders Union#truck-visa-rules#cross-border-trucking#chicago-logistics
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 24, 2026CSX Slashes Barr Yard Operations, Shifts Chicago Switching Work
CSX has dramatically curtailed operations at Barr Yard in Riverdale, Illinois, reducing daily car inventory from 1,400-1,800 to just 228 cars—a 85% reduction. The railroad has shifted most switching o
FreightWaves#csx-operations#rail-consolidation#chicago-logistics