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Procurement
ModerateSep 23, 2026

Greenbrier Books $600M Railcar Orders as Market Tightens

Greenbrier's fiscal Q4 order book of 3,400 railcars ($600M) signals robust demand recovery in North American rail equipment manufacturing and marks a structural capacity tightening in the market. The

FreightWaves#railcar-manufacturing#greenbrier-orders#rail-capacity
Procurement
High ImpactSep 4, 2026

Trailer Flexibility Disappearing as Market Tightens

The trailer leasing market is experiencing a structural shift that removes the operational flexibility fleets have relied on for years. According to industry executives, overlapping demand pressures,

FreightWaves#trailer-capacity#fleet-management#equipment-leasing
Procurement
High ImpactSep 3, 2026

200,000 Railcars Retiring: Supply Crisis Ahead for Shippers

The North American rail industry faces a significant supply crunch as approximately 200,000 railcars approach end-of-life retirement simultaneously, coinciding with lease fleet utilization running at

FreightWaves#railcar-retirement#capacity-shortage#rail-fleet-utilization
Procurement
Low ImpactAug 20, 2026

Cathay Cargo Launches Unilode Fire Containment Cover Service

Cathay Cargo has signed on as the launch customer for Unilode Aviation Solutions' new fire containment cover leasing service, marking an important step in standardizing safety equipment solutions acro

Air Cargo News#air-cargo#equipment-leasing#fire-safety
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 14, 2026

Freight Brokers Face Critical Insurance Gaps on Leased Trailers

Freight brokers managing trailer pools face a structural risk that many fail to recognize: their existing insurance policies often explicitly exclude coverage for trailers in active use on the road. C

FreightWaves#trailer-insurance#freight-brokers#liability-coverage
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 10, 2026

Trailer Rental Scams Surge: How Truckers Can Avoid $35B Fraud Crisis

Trailer rental fraud has emerged as a rapidly escalating threat to the trucking industry, exploiting owner-operators and motor carriers through seemingly legitimate equipment rental offers posted on s

FreightWaves#trailer-rental-fraud#cargo-theft#owner-operator-scams
Manufacturing
ModerateJul 7, 2026

Greenbrier Q2 Earnings Miss Signals Weakening Railcar Demand

Greenbrier Companies, a major North American railcar manufacturer, reported below-consensus Q2 2026 earnings driven by lower delivery volumes and unfavorable product mix, signaling softening demand in

FreightWaves#railcar-manufacturing#supply-chain-demand#freight-capacity