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(54 articles)Trucking Market Tightens as Retail Peak Season Approaches
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller reports significant tightening in the trucking market as the industry heads into the retail peak season. International container spot rates have surged 400%, signaling st
Savannah Port Connector Reduces Transit Delays, Boosts Inland Access
The Georgia Ports Authority is advancing a strategic infrastructure connector linking the Port of Savannah to Interstate 16, designed to enhance the efficiency of freight movement between the port and
CONCOR Advances Green Logistics with Low-Emission Freight
CONCOR, India's premier rail-based freight operator, is escalating its commitment to environmental sustainability through the deployment of low-emission freight solutions and enhanced green logistics
STG Logistics Exits Chapter 11 With $150M, Capitalizes on Intermodal Surge
STG Logistics has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 protection after completing a pre-packaged restructuring that slashed over $1 billion in funded debt—a 90% reduction—while securing $150 million
STG Logistics Emerges From Chapter 11 as Intermodal Demand Rebounds
STG Logistics' emergence from Chapter 11 protection signals a turning point for the intermodal sector, which faced significant headwinds during the post-pandemic freight slowdown. The company's restru
Adams Warehouse Expands Houston Drayage Services for Port & Rail
Adams Warehouse & Delivery has announced an expansion of its integrated drayage services in Houston, positioning the company to better serve customers moving freight between port terminals and rail ya
Loconi Intermodal Builds New Rail Terminal in Poland
Loconi Intermodal has initiated construction of a new rail terminal facility in Poland, marking a significant investment in intermodal freight infrastructure across Central Europe. This development ad
Laredo Rail Park Offers New Intermodal Gateway for U.S.-Mexico Trade
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has approved construction of the Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway, a 2.6-mile short-line railroad within Gateway International Rail Park in South Texas. Develope
Cathay Launches Barge Link; Hactl Eyes Intermodal Growth
Hong Kong's air cargo industry is shifting toward multimodal solutions beyond traditional airport operations. Cathay Cargo has launched a new refrigerated barge service directly connecting Hong Kong I
Schneider National Completes Leadership Transition With New CEO
Schneider National, a major multimodal transportation provider, has completed a planned executive leadership transition that positions the company for continued growth in competitive freight markets.
Lineas and Novelis Expand Rail Freight Partnership for Aluminum
Lineas, Europe's leading rail freight operator, and Novelis, a global aluminum recycling leader, have deepened their partnership to enhance rail-based transportation of recycled aluminum products. Thi
CSX Howard Street Tunnel Expansion Unlocks Double-Stack Rail Capacity
CSX Transportation has successfully completed a $495 million infrastructure upgrade of Baltimore's Howard Street Tunnel, a critical chokepoint in the rail network serving the Port of Baltimore. The ex
Transloading in Modern Freight: Optimizing Supply Chain Efficiency
Transloading has emerged as a critical operational strategy in modern freight management, enabling companies to consolidate shipments, optimize transportation modes, and reduce overall logistics costs
US Port and Trucking Expansions Signal Structural Freight Growth
Recent announcements of simultaneous port terminal expansions and trucking infrastructure investments across the United States indicate a strategic shift toward accommodating sustained freight growth
Rail's Role in Post-Pandemic Shipping: Strategic Opportunity
The article examines a critical inflection point in freight transportation: as ocean shipping capacity returns to historical norms and rates stabilize, shippers must reassess the strategic role of rai
Shipping Containers Reshape Logistics, Storage & Construction in 2026
Shipping containers are experiencing a fundamental shift beyond their traditional role as ocean freight vessels. In 2026, the supply chain industry is witnessing accelerated adoption of containers for
USDOT Proposes Real-Time Logistics Dashboard to Connect Trucking, Rail & Retail
The U.S. Department of Transportation is advocating for the development of a unified, high-visibility dashboard designed to connect trucking companies, railroads, retailers, and logistics hubs into a
Intermodal Shifts and Consolidation Cut Logistics Emissions
The logistics industry is witnessing a structural shift toward lower-carbon freight operations driven by retail consolidation and intermodal transportation adoption. This trend reflects growing enviro
GEODIS Opens First Multi-Service Hub at Le Havre Port
GEODIS, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, has launched its first dedicated multi-service port hub at Le Havre, France's largest container port. This facility consolidates multiple logi
Rail Groups Push EU to Preserve Combined Transport Directive
Rail industry organizations across Europe have made a formal appeal to the European Commission to preserve the Combined Transport Directive while simultaneously pushing for accelerated rail freight mo
EU Rail Sector Pushes to Keep Combined Transport Directive
The European rail sector has issued a formal call to the European Union to maintain its proposed Combined Transport Directive, a regulatory framework designed to facilitate the movement of goods acros
LA Port Rail Delays Hit 2-Year High as Holiday Cargo Backs Up
The Port of Los Angeles is experiencing freight rail delays at the highest levels in two years, creating a significant bottleneck for consumer goods and holiday merchandise moving inland. This congest
Road Freight Dominates SA Despite Rail Reform Push
South Africa's freight transport landscape continues to be dominated by road-based logistics despite recent government initiatives aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure. Hlengwa's commentary highl
June 2026 Freight Market: Capacity Squeeze Drives Spot Rate Volatility
Ryder's June 2026 State of the Industry Report reveals a freight market under structural stress, with capacity constraints and inflation pressuring both rates and shipper strategies. The report docume
STB Pauses UP-NS Merger Review on Revised Application
The Surface Transportation Board has accepted a revised merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, yet simultaneously placed the formal review process on hold. This development signal
UTC Transoceanic Deploys AI Rail Clearance at New Orleans Port
UTC Transoceanic has deployed an artificial intelligence-powered rail clearance platform at the Port of New Orleans, representing a significant step forward in port automation and intermodal efficienc
STB Conditionally Approves UP-NS Merger, Requests Environmental Data
The Surface Transportation Board has taken a significant step forward in evaluating the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger by conditionally accepting the revised application submitted in A
Prologis backs $200M maritime innovation venture fund
Prologis Ventures has committed as a co-anchor investor in TMV Logistics, a new $200 million venture capital fund dedicated to maritime and logistics innovation. The fund will target early-stage start
Fastfrate Builds Billion-Dollar Network: Six Decades of Strategic Growth
Fastfrate's 60-year evolution from a niche boxcar filler to a billion-dollar, fully integrated supply chain provider offers a masterclass in strategic adaptation and network consolidation. What began
Loconi Launches Weekly Intermodal Rail Service for Poland-Czech Route
Loconi has introduced a new weekly intermodal service connecting Poland and the Czech Republic, positioning itself to capture growing freight volumes along this Central European trade corridor. This d
MSC Expands Intermodal Operations Across Africa
MSC, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, is expanding its intermodal operations across Africa, signaling a strategic commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and inland trans
Formula 1 Switches to Rail: DHL Cuts Emissions on Miami-Montreal Route
DHL Global Forwarding has successfully completed its first intermodal rail freight operation for Formula 1, moving 50 containers (46 forty-foot and four twenty-foot units) of race equipment from Miami
JB Hunt Eyes Intermodal Pricing Opportunity Amid Stock Surge
JB Hunt Transport Services has experienced significant stock appreciation following Q1 2026 financial disclosures, gaining approximately $30 per share and pushing valuations to $256.50—an all-time hig
Autonomous Freight Rail: The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Last-Mile Economics
While the logistics industry remains focused on the perpetually-delayed promise of autonomous trucking, a more transformative development has quietly emerged: Intramotev has become the first company t
ITS Logistics Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Signals Market Shift
ITS Logistics has published a May freight index specifically tracking port and rail ramp activity, providing supply chain professionals with real-time visibility into multimodal transportation demand.
Log-In Logística Q1 2026 Earnings: Intermodal Performance Update
Log-In Logística Intermodal has released its Q1 2026 earnings update, providing insight into the operational and financial performance of one of Brazil's leading intermodal logistics providers. This a
Rhenus Executes Major Rail Corridor Initiative China to Brazil
Rhenus, a global logistics leader, has orchestrated a significant rail-based freight movement from China to Brazil, marking a strategic pivot in how heavy and breakbulk cargo flows between Asia and So
CN Stock Plummets 6% Amid USMCA Trade Uncertainty
Canadian National's equity market performance has deteriorated sharply, with a 6% share price decline marking the steepest drop in five years amid mounting uncertainty over USMCA trade negotiations. T
Coos Bay Secures $11.25M Federal Grant for New Container Terminal
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has received an $11.25 million grant from the Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program, marking a significant milestone for the Pacif
Amazon Supply Chain Services Could Reshape Intermodal Market
Amazon has formalized entry into the third-party logistics market by launching Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), offering freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel capabilities to businesses o
GBRf and Maritime Partner on New Rail-Ocean Freight Deal
GBRf (GB Railfreight) and Maritime have formalized a new operational partnership designed to strengthen connectivity between rail and maritime freight networks in the UK and Europe. This agreement rep
Schneider Marks 35 Years of Intermodal Excellence in Trucking
Schneider National is highlighting its three-decade track record of intermodal transportation services, emphasizing its ability to deliver truck-equivalent reliability while improving operational effi
MSC Opens Saudi Land Bridge Linking Europe to Gulf Markets
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has inaugurated a new land bridge route through Saudi Arabia, creating a direct overland connection between European and Gulf markets. This development represents a
UP-NS Rail Merger Resubmitted: STB Weighs Transcontinental Service
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed an amended merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, addressing regulatory concerns raised in the initial January rejection. The revised f
Rail Industry Leaders Gather to Chart Decade-Long Strategy
FreightWaves and TrainsPRO are hosting the Future of Rail Symposium on July 28, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tennessee—a strategic convening of Class I railroads, regulators, and logistics stakeholders to ad
Intermodal Market Projected to Exceed $34B Through 2030
The global intermodal transportation market is positioned for significant expansion, with projections exceeding $34 billion through the 2026-2030 period and extending into 2035. This market research h
Laude Smart Intermodal Expands Operations into Lithuania
Laude Smart Intermodal has announced its expansion into Lithuania, marking a strategic move to extend its intermodal network across Eastern Europe. This development represents the company's commitment
Etihad Rail Launches First Automotive Shipment in UAE
Etihad Rail has successfully completed its first rail shipment dedicated to an automotive dealership in the United Arab Emirates, representing a significant milestone in the carrier's freight operatio
Saudi Arabia Rail Expansion: Five New Routes Transform Gulf Freight
Saudi Arabia is executing a significant rail infrastructure expansion project that introduces five new freight routes across the Kingdom, fundamentally reshaping regional logistics architecture. This
Rail Giants Test New Routes as West Coast Port Bottlenecks Persist
West Coast port congestion is forcing major rail carriers to rethink their operational playbooks. Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific are actively testing new routing and service models to move freight