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(7 articles)Rail Intermodal Surges 10% as Trucking Costs Force Modal Shift
The U.S. rail freight market is experiencing a structural shift as shippers increasingly redirect freight from highways to railways in response to escalating trucking costs, tender rejections, and reg
Coffee Shipping Disruptions Reshape Global Logistics in 2026
Shipping disruptions continue to materially impact coffee logistics networks in 2026, reflecting broader structural changes in ocean freight capacity, routing patterns, and port operations. These disr
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Fertilizer Supply
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade, faces potential disruption that could severely impact fertilizer supply chains worldwide. This narrow waterway between Iran and O
Gulf Shipping Crisis Threatens Global Food Price Surge
A significant shipping crisis in the Gulf region is creating substantial operational challenges for agricultural exporters and threatening to cascade into consumer-level food price increases. The disr
Port Congestion Disrupts US Farm Exports, Threatens Agricultural Trade
Port congestion across US maritime infrastructure is creating a significant barrier to agricultural exports, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. This disruption threatens the competitive
Trump Extends US Shipping Waiver 90 Days for Fuel & Fertiliser
The Trump administration has extended a US shipping waiver for an additional 90 days, a policy move designed to ease critical supply constraints in fuel and fertilizer markets. This waiver likely pert
Rail Carloads Surge 5.1% While Intermodal Slumps in 2026
U.S. rail freight markets are displaying divergent health signals in early 2026, with traditional carload traffic accelerating while intermodal containers and trailers stagnate. Weekly carload volumes