#freight-volumes
(29 articles)U.S. Rail Intermodal Traffic Surges 10% as Trucking Costs Rise
U.S. railroads reported 534,256 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending October 10, representing a 7.2 percent year-over-year increase. Intermodal containers and trailers reached 302,252 uni
Freight Volumes Rise for Second Month: Supply Chain Recovery Underway
The September Cass Freight Index indicates a meaningful shift in freight market conditions, with shipments rising for the second consecutive month after a 3.5-year decline cycle. This marks a structur
Rail Freight Surges 7.2% as Trucking Capacity Tightens
U.S. rail freight is experiencing significant momentum, with intermodal volumes rising 10.4% year-over-year and carload traffic up 3.4% in week 40, according to Association of American Railroads data.
Contract Freight Rates Hit Recession Highs as Diesel Tops $6.50/gal
Freight market dynamics are shifting as contract rates reach their highest seasonally adjusted levels since the freight recession ended, signaling carrier capacity constraints despite softer overall d
Middle Corridor Needs $55B Investment to Quadruple Trade by 2040
The World Bank has published a comprehensive investment roadmap for the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor, identifying over $55 billion in required infrastructure and logistics spending through 2040. The
China's Logistics Sector Expands in September
China's logistics sector reported continued expansion in September, indicating sustained momentum in freight volumes and capacity utilization across the region. This growth reflects broader demand rec
Freight Market Enters Full Recovery Mode, LMI Data Shows
LMI has reported that the freight market is experiencing a full-swing recovery, indicating strengthening demand across the logistics sector. This suggests improving capacity utilization and pricing dy
J.B. Hunt Positioned to Benefit from Shifting US-China Trade
J.B. Hunt and other freight carriers are well-positioned to capitalize on evolving US-China trade flows, according to the report. The shifting patterns of trade between these two major economies are g
Domestic Intermodal Hits Annual Peak: 21K Containers Driven by 31% Savings
Domestic intermodal container volumes have reached an annual high of 21,697 (7-day moving average as of late September), driven by historically elevated cost advantages that favor rail over over-the-r
Rail Freight Recovers 16% But Revenue Falls, What's Happening?
Spain's freight railway sector is sending contradictory signals: while transportation volumes recovered by 16% in the second quarter, revenues declined 2.7% year-on-year. This divergence, more tonnage
Trucking Market Shows First Growth in 42 Months, But Diesel Surge Erodes Gains
The U.S. trucking market is showing early signs of recovery after 42 consecutive months of year-over-year volume declines, with the Cass Freight Index reporting a 2.1% YoY increase in August 2024. How
US Rail Traffic Surges Amid Merger Uncertainty
The US freight rail industry is experiencing its strongest sustained performance since pre-pandemic levels, with 22 consecutive weeks of year-over-year traffic growth and carload volumes reaching 533,
UK Port Freight Declines as Oil Shipments Fall Despite Container Growth
UK port freight activity is contracting overall, driven by a sharp decline in oil and bulk commodity shipments that is outpacing gains in container traffic. This mixed signal reflects broader structur
Nearshoring Boom Drives Mexico Freight Volume Growth
Nearshoring, the strategic relocation of manufacturing and sourcing closer to primary markets, is fundamentally reshaping freight patterns in North America, with Mexico becoming a critical logistics h
Truckload Spot Rates Defy Volume Drop; Reefer Capacity Remains Tight
The freight market is sending mixed signals as the post-Labor Day period unfolds. While truckload volumes declined nearly 15% in early September, a typical seasonal pullback, spot rates have defied gr
Trump bans Canadian goods, restricts federal contracts amid escalating trade war
The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its trade dispute with Canada by moving beyond tariffs to impose outright import bans on specific Canadian products and restrict Canadian goods from
Global Air Cargo Volumes Jump 5% in August 2026
Global air cargo tonnages increased by 5% in August 2026, reflecting sustained momentum in international trade flows and logistics demand. This growth indicates that air freight markets remain resilie
Peak Season Fizzles: Why Freight Surge Isn't Materializing
Unlike historical patterns, North American trucking markets are not experiencing the typical pre-Labor Day surge in tender rejections and freight tightness. Current rejection rates hover around 13.5%,
Germany's Export Surge Signals Supply Chain Recovery
Germany's economy is showing renewed strength, with exports emerging as a primary driver of growth. This rebound reflects recovering demand across European markets and signals improving conditions for
Green Cargo Posts Profit Growth Despite Volume Decline
Green Cargo, a major Nordic rail operator, has demonstrated operational efficiency improvements by posting better financial results despite a decline in transported volumes. This counterintuitive perf
AirZeta Surges: Asiana Integration Drives 10x Revenue Growth
AirZeta, the restructured entity resulting from Air Incheon's integration with Asiana Airlines' cargo operations, has achieved a dramatic financial turnaround. The 2025 financials reveal a tenfold rev
Covenant Logistics Poised to Benefit as Freight Volumes Rebound
Covenant Logistics faces a potentially positive outlook as freight volumes begin to improve across North American transportation markets. The article examines whether the company can capitalize on thi
July Jobs Miss Signals Freight Softness, But Manufacturing Gains Offset
The July employment report delivered a shock to freight markets: the U.S. economy shed 23,000 non-farm payrolls against consensus expectations of 83,000–95,000 gains, with May and June numbers revised
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