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(11 articles)Rhine River record low water levels threaten European grain shipping
The Rhine River, a critical European inland waterway for grain and bulk commodity transport, has reached record low water levels, creating a shipping crisis that threatens to disrupt commodity flows a
Intermodal Rail Volumes Surge 7.4% While Carload Traffic Lags
U.S. rail freight volumes posted solid gains for the week ending October 3, 2026, with total traffic reaching 529,712 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.1% compared to the same week in 2025. The stan
Rail Freight Hits 4.85% Growth: Metals and Chemicals Lead Surge
U.S. rail freight delivered another strong performance with total weekly traffic of 537,397 carloads and intermodal units, representing a 4.85% increase compared to the same week last year. Carload vo
Rail Freight Surges 7% as Intermodal Volumes Power Growth
U.S. rail freight markets are showing broad-based strength, with intermodal volumes accelerating at nearly 7% growth week-over-week and total combined rail traffic (carloads plus intermodal) climbing
U.S. Rail Freight Drops 3.7% YoY in Rare Weekly Decline
U.S. rail freight volumes declined 3.7% year-over-year for the week ending September 12, 2026, marking a notable reversal in an otherwise positive year-to-date trend. Total weekly traffic reached 494,
Northern Arc Expands Brazil Corn Export Leadership
Northern Arc has widened its competitive advantage in Brazil's corn export market, according to the latest analysis from Conab (Brazil's National Supply Company). This development reflects ongoing con
Rail Freight Volume Surges 2.4% YoY in Strong 2026
U.S. rail freight traffic posted solid year-over-year growth through the first 30 weeks of 2026, with total weekly carloads and intermodal units reaching 526,410, up 2.4% compared to the same period i
Coffee Logistics Crisis: Capacity Crunch Looms H2 2026
StoneX's analysis signals a critical shift in coffee supply chain dynamics heading into the second half of 2026. While global coffee production remains adequate, the industry faces a severe logistics
Intermodal Rail Volume Surges 7.2% as Carloads Decline
Recent weekly data from the Association of American Railroads reveals a structural shift in North American rail freight patterns, with intermodal containers and trailers now significantly outpacing tr
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 8.7% Despite Holiday Week, Outpaces 2025
U.S. rail freight demonstrated robust momentum during the Independence Day holiday week, with carriers reporting 482,121 combined carloads and intermodal units for the week ending July 4, 2026, an 8.7
Why Grain Transportation Infrastructure Remains Critical to Supply Chains
This article examines the enduring significance of grain transportation networks in supply chain management, drawing on historical perspectives to explain why freight infrastructure remains a cornerst