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(21 articles)Spotter AI Launches ClaimsOS for Freight Insurance Claims
Spotter AI has launched ClaimsOS, a dedicated platform designed to centralize insurance claims management for freight transportation operations. This software solution addresses a persistent pain poin
BNSF Expands Phoenix-Dallas Rail Intermodal Service to Six Days Weekly
BNSF Railway has significantly expanded its intermodal rail service connecting the Phoenix metropolitan area with the Dallas-Fort Worth region, increasing operational frequency to six days per week. T
TFI International Maintains Strong Logistics Momentum in Growing Market
TFI International continues to demonstrate resilience and growth within the North American logistics and transportation sector, maintaining operational momentum amid competitive market conditions. The
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Leading U.S. Freight Carrier
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced its 65th anniversary, marking six and a half decades of operations in the North American freight transportation market. This milestone reflects the company's sus
U.S. Rail Carload and Intermodal Volumes Surge in July
The Association of American Railroads released its July 'Rail Industry Overview' showing accelerating carload and intermodal container volumes across the U.S. rail network. This positive momentum indi
AAR Launches Freight Rail Research Consortium with Top Universities
The Association of American Railroads has established a strategic Freight Rail Research Consortium partnering with four leading academic institutions—MIT, UC Berkeley, Rutgers University, and Universi
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Major U.S. Freight Carrier
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is commemorating 65 years of operations as one of North America's largest trucking and logistics providers. This milestone marks the company's sustained presence and opera
Amazon Supply Chain Services Reshapes Freight Transportation Market
Amazon's launch of dedicated Supply Chain Services represents a structural transformation in freight transportation and logistics markets. Rather than relying solely on third-party carriers, Amazon is
XPO Logistics Beats Q2 2026 Sales Estimates, Signals Market Strength
XPO Logistics reported better-than-expected sales performance in Q2 2026, signaling strong operational execution and sustained market demand across its transportation and logistics services portfolio.
Expedited Freight Services Combat Supply Chain Delays
All EN Logistics has published insights on how expedited freight services serve as a strategic tool for businesses facing supply chain disruptions. The article addresses a persistent challenge in mode
Union Pacific Q2 2026 Earnings Beat: 6% Net Income Growth
Union Pacific delivered solid second-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income rising 6% year-over-year to $2.0 billion and diluted EPS improving 7% to $3.36. Adjusted metrics performed even mor
Adams Warehouse Expands Houston Drayage Services for Port & Rail
Adams Warehouse & Delivery has announced an expansion of its integrated drayage services in Houston, positioning the company to better serve customers moving freight between port terminals and rail ya
U.S. Rail Speeds Hit Multi-Year Lows as Intermodal Volume Surges
The major U.S. Class I railroads—BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific—are facing significant capacity constraints as shippers redirect freight to rail to escape high fuel prices and elevated
Truck Driver Shortage Now 'Structural Threat' to Supply Chains
The truck driver shortage has escalated from a cyclical labor challenge to a **structural threat** facing businesses across multiple industries and geographies. This characterization signals that the
TFI International Maintains Industrial Freight Focus
TFI International continues to prioritize the industrial freight sector as a cornerstone of its transportation strategy. This focused approach reflects the company's confidence in sustained demand fro
Multimodal Freight: How Global Supply Chains Connect
This article presents a conceptual overview of global multimodal freight transportation systems, illustrating how containerized cargo flows across different transport modes—ocean shipping, air freight
Trucking Industry Faces Talent Gap, Presents Growth Opportunity
Benjamin Y. Fong's analysis examines the structural labor challenges facing the trucking industry and reframes them as strategic opportunities for carriers willing to invest in workforce development a
International Freight & Rail News Roundup: May 2026
Progressive Railroading's international freight news roundup provides supply chain professionals with a curated overview of transportation developments, infrastructure projects, and logistics trends o
PE Firm Open Road Ventures Acquires Intermodal 3PL Double-Stack
Open Road Ventures has completed an acquisition of Double-Stack, an intermodal third-party logistics provider, marking another significant private equity move in the logistics consolidation wave. This
New Bill Prioritizes Rail Freight to Ease Supply Chain Congestion
A new legislative effort seeks to elevate rail freight as a strategic priority within the U.S. supply chain, addressing persistent congestion challenges that have constrained capacity and driven up tr
Texas Court Blocks Shipper Liability in Home Depot Case
In a significant decision for shippers and brokers, the Texas Supreme Court rejected attempts to hold Home Depot liable for a fatal traffic accident caused by a Werner Enterprises driver, establishing