#freight-volumes
(18 articles)FTR Shippers Index Declines as Freight Volumes Weaken
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index has declined again, primarily driven by persistent low freight volumes across the transportation market. This retreat signals continued softness in shipper demand and
TL Rates Rise as Freight Volumes Fall: What's Driving the Disconnect
The U.S. trucking market is experiencing a paradoxical shift: linehaul rates are climbing while freight shipment volumes contract, according to June data from Cass Information Systems. The Cass Freigh
FTR Shippers Index Retreats on Weak Freight Demand
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index has declined again, reflecting continued softness in freight demand across North American transportation markets. Low freight volumes are the primary driver of the in
Domestic Intermodal Boom: Why Freight Volumes Surge
Intermodal freight is experiencing unexpected growth in the domestic market, marking a significant shift from traditional import/export patterns. According to Anne Reinke, President & CEO of IANA (Int
China-Kazakhstan Logistics Hub Reaches 8,000 International Freight Trains
The China-Kazakhstan Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang has reached a significant operational milestone by handling its 8,000th international freight train. This achievement reflects the matura
Poland Rail Container Volumes Surge to Record Levels in Q1
Poland's intermodal rail sector has reached a new milestone with record container volumes recorded in the first quarter, reflecting sustained investment in rail infrastructure and growing shipper conf
Freight Market Upturn Signals Recovery for For-Hire Carriers
The freight market is entering a recovery phase, with improved demand fundamentals benefiting established for-hire carriers. This upturn signals that logistics capacity constraints—a persistent challe
U.S. Rail Carloads and Intermodal Volumes Post Annual Growth
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported year-over-year growth in both carload and intermodal volumes for the week ending June 13, indicating sustained demand in the U.S. rail freight mark
China's Logistics Boom Drives Global Manufacturing & Shipping Growth
China's logistics sector is experiencing robust expansion, driven by recovering manufacturing activity and increased trade volumes across domestic and international markets. This growth reflects broad
XPO Poised to Beat Q2 Tonnage Guidance as LTL Demand Strengthens
XPO Logistics is tracking ahead of its second-quarter tonnage expectations based on May operational data, signaling strengthening demand in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market. The carrier ac
Baleària Boosts Cargo Transport 10% to 8.4M Linear Meters
Baleària, a major Mediterranean shipping operator, reported a 10% year-over-year increase in cargo transported during 2025, moving 8.4 million linear meters of goods. This growth metric indicates expa
Freight Transportation Trends: Latest Data and Analytics
Progressive Railroading's February 2026 report presents aggregated statistics and trend analysis across the freight transportation industry, with particular focus on rail and trucking segments. The ar
Fuel Prices Push April Spot Truckload Rates Higher Amid Volume Decline
The DAT Truckload Volume Index reports that April spot truckload rates are being influenced primarily by fuel price volatility rather than demand strength, even as overall freight volumes decline. Thi
Old Dominion Q1 2026: LTL Slowdown Tests Margin Resilience
Old Dominion Freight Line, a major US less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is navigating a significant demand slowdown in Q1 2026, shifting strategic focus toward margin protection and operational effic
Maersk Posts Q1 Growth Across All Business Divisions
Maersk's first-quarter results demonstrate broad-based strength across its diversified business portfolio, indicating sustained demand recovery in the global shipping and logistics sector. The company
Old Dominion Targets Q2 Margin Gains as LTL Market Shows Recovery Signs
Old Dominion Freight Line reported first-quarter earnings that signal a market inflection in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, though near-term headwinds persist. The carrier posted revenue of $1.33
ArcBest Reports Positive Inflection as LTL Pricing Rises
ArcBest, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, reported a market inflection point in its first-quarter earnings, signaling early recovery in the less-than-truckload (LTL) and t
U.S. Peak Season Freight Slows: What's Behind the Shipping Pullback
Peak season freight volumes heading into the United States are experiencing a significant slowdown, and the issue extends well beyond typical Chinese import patterns. This deceleration signals a broad