#domestic-logistics
(14 articles)CONCOR-Vallarpadam Opens New Rail Route to Bihar
CONCOR (Container Corporation of India) and Vallarpadam Port have jointly launched a new domestic rail freight corridor connecting Vallarpadam in Kerala to Bihar, marking a strategic expansion of Indi
BNSF Accelerates Phoenix-DFW Rail Freight Service
BNSF Railway has implemented service improvements on its Phoenix-to-Dallas/Fort Worth freight corridor, a strategically important domestic rail route serving the Southwest region. This development ref
India's Vande Bharat Freight EMU Trials Begin—Faster Rail Freight Ahead
India has begun operational trials of its first Vande Bharat Freight Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) in Kota, marking a significant milestone in modernizing the nation's rail freight infrastructure. The
Intermodal Rail Hits Record Growth as Shippers Abandon Trucking
Domestic intermodal rail volumes are experiencing historic growth in mid-2026, with outbound loaded container volumes running 13% above the same period in any year since 2020. This surge represents a
Australia Rail Upgrades Strengthen Domestic Freight Supply Chains
Australia's investment in rail infrastructure upgrades represents a structural improvement to the nation's freight logistics network. These enhancements address capacity constraints and operational in
India's Trucking Industry Shifts to Specialized Freight Services
India's trucking industry is undergoing a structural shift toward specialized freight services, moving beyond traditional general-cargo operations. This transition reflects growing demand for temperat
US Logistics Revolution: How America Transformed Supply Chains
The United States has undergone a fundamental transformation in logistics infrastructure and practices over recent decades, establishing itself as a leader in supply chain innovation. This evolution r
BNSF Intermodal Freight Bets on Steady Demand Growth
Berkshire Hathaway's BNSF Railway is making a strategic bet on sustained intermodal freight demand by expanding its shipping services. This move signals confidence in the recovery and stabilization of
U.S. Rail Network: The Critical Infrastructure Powering Global Supply Chains
The American rail network represents one of the most significant yet underappreciated assets in global supply chain infrastructure. Operating as a backbone for domestic and international commerce, thi
Trump Administration Launches Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative
The Trump administration's Department of Transportation, under Secretary Sean P. Duffy, has unveiled the American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative, a policy framework designed to streamline domesti
Truckload Spot Rates to Remain High Through 2026
Truckload spot rates are expected to maintain elevated levels well into 2026, signaling a structural shift in North American freight pricing dynamics rather than a cyclical correction. This forecast r
India's $360B Infrastructure Investment Reduces Logistics Costs to 10% of GDP
India's government is pursuing a $360 billion infrastructure initiative that is materially reducing the logistics cost burden on the economy to 10% of GDP. This represents a structural improvement in
India's Dedicated Freight Corridors Transform Logistics Efficiency
India's investment in dedicated freight corridors represents a structural shift in the country's logistics infrastructure, creating dedicated rail and road networks optimized for freight movement rath
China Railways Handles Record 1.31B Tons in First 4 Months
China's railway system handled 1.31 billion tons of cargo during the first four months of the year, demonstrating robust capacity utilization across the nation's domestic freight network. This volume