#freight-volume
(12 articles)XPO August Tonnage Growth Tracks Q3 Guidance Amid Manufacturing Recovery
XPO Logistics delivered August operational metrics that support its mid-single-digit tonnage growth guidance for the third quarter, reinforcing positive momentum in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freig
Saia Reports 8.7% Freight Tonnage Growth in August
Saia, a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, reported an 8.7% increase in freight tonnage on a per-workday basis during August, indicating sustained demand strength in the trucking sector. This me
Saia's August Tonnage Growth Accelerates Amid Easier Comparisons
Saia Inc., a major less-than-truckload carrier, posted accelerating tonnage growth in August with an 8.7% year-over-year increase driven by easier prior-year comparisons and a robust rate environment.
Laredo Border Gateway Faces Capacity Strain as Mexico Trade Surges
Mexico maintains its position as America's largest trading partner with $89.2 billion in June commerce, significantly outpacing Canada and China. Laredo, Texas continues to serve as the nation's prima
BNSF Rail Freight Earnings Jump 13.9% on Volume and Rate Growth
BNSF Railway delivered solid second-quarter financial results, with pre-tax earnings rising 13.9% to $2.06 billion and revenue climbing 14.6% to $6.56 billion. The growth was driven by a combination o
India Air Freight Surges 16% in June, Delhi Reaches 100K Tonnes
India's air freight sector demonstrated robust growth in June 2024, with volumes increasing 16% year-over-year and Delhi solidifying its position as the nation's leading cargo hub. Delhi's achievement
Kenya SGR Hits 50M Tonne Milestone in Freight Growth
Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway has achieved a significant operational milestone by surpassing 50 million tonnes in cumulative freight volume, representing substantial growth in the country's inland ra
Union Pacific Reports Record Q2 Results, Raises EPS Outlook
Union Pacific delivered a record-breaking second quarter, posting $6.86 billion in revenue (up 12%) and $2.8 billion in operating income (up 9%), while raising its full-year earnings per share guidanc
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
DHL Reports Steady Global Demand, Strengthens Logistics Leadership
DHL's financial performance reflects sustained momentum in global logistics demand, signaling confidence in the supply chain recovery trajectory across multiple regions and customer segments. The comp
Intermodal Rail Freight Surges Past Carload Growth
U.S. railroads recorded robust mid-year traffic gains, with intermodal containers and trailers growing 10.9% year-over-year compared to just 2.8% growth in traditional carload shipments. This divergen
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 7.8% YoY as Intermodal Demand Climbs
U.S. rail freight traffic is experiencing robust growth halfway through 2026, signaling sustained strength in domestic logistics demand. The Association of American Railroads reported a 7.8% year-over