#intermodal-freight
(25 articles)Intermodal Conversion Becomes Necessity as Carriers Face Volatility
The freight industry is experiencing a fundamental shift where intermodal conversion has transitioned from a tactical option to a structural necessity. J.B. Hunt's disclosure of its fourth consecutive
Top 10 Ohio International Shipping Companies for 2026
Ohio's logistics market continues to strengthen as a critical hub for North American supply chains, with the state handling over 1 billion tons of freight annually and maintaining its position as one
Italian trucking strike threatens European freight flows in April
A nationwide strike by Italian haulage workers is scheduled for April 20-25, prompted by concerns over high diesel costs. The action, coordinated by industry associations Trasportounito and Unatras, w
ITS Logistics June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has published its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a key indicator of freight movement through intermodal terminals and rail facilities in North America. This index provides market par
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
STB Official Rejects UP-NS Merger as 'Shallow,' Signals Hard Road Ahead
The Surface Transportation Board's decision to continue reviewing Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern faced unexpected resistance from board member Richard Kloster, a Trump administr
UP Rejects Rival Railroads' Trackage Rights Demands
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena has publicly criticized rival railroads' plans to seek trackage rights over a combined UP-Norfolk Southern system should the $85 billion merger gain regulatory approval. BNS
Hub Group Faces Nasdaq Delisting Over Accounting Error
Hub Group, a major intermodal marketing company, has received a formal delisting determination from Nasdaq following its failure to meet financial reporting deadlines. The company discovered an accoun
Norfolk Southern Shifts Intermodal Strategy From Cost to Customer Experience
Norfolk Southern is repositioning its intermodal business to compete on service quality and customer experience rather than price alone. The railroad's vice president of Automotive & Intermodal Market
Radiant Logistics Beats Forecasts as Trade Volatility Boosts 3PL Demand
Radiant Logistics delivered fiscal Q4 results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue climbing 19% year-over-year to $261 million and adjusted EPS surpassing consensus by 6 cent
Three Major Railroads Challenge UP-NS Merger with Trackage Rights Claims
The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern faces significant competitive opposition from three major Class I railroads, BNSF, CPKC, and CSX, who have filed regulatory r
Freight Market Stabilizes at 13.5% Rejections, Labor Day Surge Ahead
The trucking freight market appears to have found a temporary equilibrium at 13.5% tender rejection rates following a pause in July's decline trend. This stabilization, driven primarily by capacity co
Intermodal EXPO Showcases Future of Freight Innovation
The Intermodal EXPO represents a significant industry gathering focused on showcasing innovations and best practices in freight transportation. As a major trade event, the expo demonstrates the indust
Multimodal Transport Market Poised for Significant Expansion
The multimodal transport market is positioned for substantial growth, building from a current valuation of USD 98.61 billion. This expansion reflects a fundamental shift in how supply chains operate,
ITS Logistics February Freight Index Shows Port/Rail Ramp Activity
ITS Logistics has released its February freight index covering US port and rail ramp operations, providing supply chain professionals with a critical snapshot of intermodal freight activity during the
CMA CGM Pulls Out of SNCF Rail Freight Stake Bid
CMA CGM has officially withdrawn its bid to acquire a 49% stake in Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), France's largest rail freight operator. The shipping and logistics conglomerate cited a lack of alignmen
Rail Merger Promises Face Scrutiny: Where's the Proof?
The proposed Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger has regained momentum following a settlement with Canadian National, but industry veterans remain skeptical about the deal's core freight-diversion p
Why Manufacturers Choose Expensive Expedited Over Cheaper Intermodal
Nicholas Shipe from Circle Logistics highlights a counterintuitive trend in automotive logistics: shippers increasingly avoid lower-cost intermodal solutions in favor of more expensive expedited freig
Tren Maya 2027: New Mexico Rail Route for Freight Shippers
Mexico's Tren Maya project will introduce dedicated freight capacity starting in 2027, creating a new transportation corridor for shippers moving goods through and within Mexico. This infrastructure d
Forward Air Retains 50-75% of $250M Account After Renegotiation
Forward Air has successfully renegotiated with one of its largest customers, securing a non-binding memorandum of understanding that guarantees retention of at least 50% of a $250 million account, and
CNR Rail Freight Strength Signals Robust Network Capacity
Canadian National Railway (CNR) is demonstrating sustained strength across its freight corridors, indicating robust operational performance and capacity utilization in North American rail logistics. T
Intermodal Freight Booms as Shippers Seek Cost Savings
Recent Q2 earnings reports from major logistics players reveal a significant market shift toward intermodal transportation as shippers seek cost advantages amid tight warehouse capacity and evolving r
Rail Intermodal Growth Slows Amid Peak Season Bottlenecks
The Association of American Railroads' latest data reveals a critical tension in North American freight markets: while overall rail traffic remains ahead of year-ago levels, intermodal growth has dram
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
Intermodal Freight Market Growth Projections Exceed $206B
The intermodal freight transportation market is experiencing robust growth trajectory, with projections indicating the market will reach USD 206.69 billion. This expansion reflects structural demand f