#intermodal-growth
(21 articles)Intermodal Rail Volumes Surge 7.4% While Carload Traffic Lags
U.S. rail freight volumes posted solid gains for the week ending October 3, 2026, with total traffic reaching 529,712 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.1% compared to the same week in 2025. The stan
Rail Freight Hits 4.85% Growth: Metals and Chemicals Lead Surge
U.S. rail freight delivered another strong performance with total weekly traffic of 537,397 carloads and intermodal units, representing a 4.85% increase compared to the same week last year. Carload vo
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 13.8% YoY; Metals & Grains Lead Growth
U.S. railroads reported exceptionally strong freight performance for the week of September 5, with combined carload and intermodal volume climbing 13.8% year-over-year to 533,545 units. This broad-bas
Used Truck Supply Hits 15-Year Low, Driving Fleet Procurement Costs Higher
The used truck market is experiencing structural tightness unseen since the pandemic, with sleeper inventory now below COVID-era lows and pricing strengthening materially across both sleeper and day c
Norfolk Southern's Georgia Hub Powers Rail Freight Revival
Norfolk Southern is leveraging its strategically positioned Georgia hub, part of its broader "Golden Triangle" connecting Chicago, Harrisburg, and Atlanta, to capitalize on a significant resurgence in
North American Rail Traffic Surges 4.9% on Canadian Grain Boom
North American rail traffic demonstrated broad strength in week 32, with total volume climbing 4.9% year-over-year, marking a significant uptick in freight movement across the continent. The growth wa
August 2026 Freight Market: Tight Capacity, Rising Rates, Tariff Pressures
The August 2026 State of the Industry Report indicates a freight market characterized by structural imbalances and forward-buying pressures. Despite seasonal normalization in rejection rates, trucking
Rail Traffic Surges 4% YTD Ex-Coal: Industrial Economy Shows Robust Strength
North American rail traffic is sending a surprisingly bullish signal for industrial economic health, even as headline carload growth remains modest. Stripping out the perpetual drag of coal, carloads
Poland emerges as Europe's leading intermodal logistics hub
Poland is consolidating its role as a premier European logistics and transportation hub, driven by expanding intermodal capabilities that integrate rail, road, and potentially other transport modes. T
InfraRed Capital Invests in Rail Modal Group for Growth
InfraRed Capital Partners' acquisition of a majority stake in Rail Modal Group represents a significant capital injection into North American rail logistics infrastructure. This transaction signals gr
CN Railway Raises 2026 Volume Outlook as Freight Demand Strengthens
Canadian National Railway (CN) has raised its 2026 volume outlook, reflecting accelerating freight demand across its network. This positive revision signals confidence in near-term economic conditions
Rail Merger Talks Heat Up as Volume Growth Signals Market Shift
The rail industry is experiencing a pivotal moment as competitive dynamics reshape around the Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger proposal. Canadian National Railway has withdrawn opposition to the
Norfolk Southern Q2 Earnings Beat as Rail Volumes Surge Across Segments
Norfolk Southern delivered a strong second quarter with adjusted operating income rising 5% to $1.19 billion and revenue climbing 11% to a record $3.46 billion, driven by broad-based volume growth acr
CSX Raises Full-Year Outlook on Strong Rail Volume Growth
CSX reported significantly stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year guidance, signaling a sustained recovery in rail freight demand across multiple segments. The railroad
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
Intermodal Rail Hits Record Growth as Shippers Abandon Trucking
Domestic intermodal rail volumes are experiencing historic growth in mid-2026, with outbound loaded container volumes running 13% above the same period in any year since 2020. This surge represents a
J.B. Hunt Q2 Earnings Beat Signals Strong Freight Demand Recovery
J.B. Hunt Transport Services delivered a strong second-quarter earnings result that exceeded Wall Street expectations across key performance metrics, signaling sustained freight demand and pricing pow
US Rail Freight Hits 15-Year High: Industrial Economy Surging
US rail freight volumes are experiencing a significant surge, with the latest AAR (Association of American Railroads) data indicating record-breaking activity across carloads, intermodal transport, an
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 7% YoY on Manufacturing Strength
U.S. rail freight volumes demonstrated robust growth for the week ending June 27, with total traffic reaching 525,474 carloads and intermodal units, a 7% increase compared to the same week last year.
July 2026 Freight Market: Rates Hit Highs Amid Capacity Squeeze
The July 2026 State of the Industry Report from FreightWaves and Ryder documents a freight market under significant structural pressure, with spot rates, rejection rates, and volumes all reaching new
Rail Traffic Surges 7.1% as Intermodal Containers Jump 12%
U.S. rail freight volumes showed strong momentum through mid-June 2026, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 521,998 units for the week ending June 20, a 7.1% year-over-year increase.