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(42 articles)US Drayage Capacity Crisis Pushes Rates Higher, Limits Growth
The US drayage market is experiencing mounting pressure from a convergence of capacity-limiting factors, with major carriers like Schneider explicitly citing drayage constraints as barriers to growth.
Freightliner Modernizes Fleet After Rail Freight Company Recognition
Freightliner, recognized as Multimodal's 'Rail Freight Company of the Year,' is launching a significant modernization initiative to upgrade its fleet and operational infrastructure. This investment re
Hamburg shifts empty containers to rail as volumes surge
Hamburg's port is experiencing a notable shift in how empty containers are being repositioned, with an increasing proportion moving via rail transport rather than traditional truck-based routes. This
UP-NS Merger Advances: STB Clears Path for Full Review
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have successfully advanced their proposed merger through the Surface Transportation Board's preliminary threshold review, clearing the pathway for a full regulatory
RoadOne Acquires Higgins Transport to Expand Charleston Port Operations
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has acquired Higgins Transport Service, a Charleston-based drayage and intermodal provider, in a strategic move to consolidate port operations in the Southeast. The acquisit
RoadOne Expands Port of Charleston Operations via Strategic Acquisition
RoadOne has announced an acquisition that expands its operational footprint at the Port of Charleston, one of the busiest U.S. East Coast gateways. This strategic move signals RoadOne's commitment to
STB Sets UP-NS Merger Review Timeline Through Late 2027
The Surface Transportation Board has formally adopted a review schedule for the proposed $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, lifting a hold placed in May and signaling the regulatory pr
BNSF and NFI Industries Partner at Barstow International Gateway
BNSF Railway and NFI Industries have announced a strategic partnership centered at the Barstow International Gateway, a key intermodal hub in California. This collaboration represents a significant al
Maersk Launches Rail Link Between Tangier and Casablanca
Maersk has established a dedicated rail connection between the port cities of Tangier and Casablanca, creating a more efficient multimodal logistics corridor for the Moroccan market. This infrastructu
Rhine Water Levels Hit Critical Lows, Forcing Freight to Road
The Rhine River, Europe's most critical inland waterway for bulk and containerized freight, is experiencing unprecedented low water levels that are forcing logistics providers to abandon barge transpo
Oman Air's Muscat-Dubai Road Feeder Becomes Permanent Network Fixture
Oman Air's establishment of a daily road feeder service (RFS) between Muscat and Dubai, initially created as an emergency response to regional airspace closures and airport disruptions, is positioned
Maersk Adds Intermodal Fuel Surcharge to DACH Region
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has introduced a fuel surcharge specifically targeting intermodal transportation services across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). T
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Multimodal Transport Pioneer
J.B. Hunt Transport Services commemorated its 65th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell, underscoring the company's evolution from a small regional trucking operation founded in 1961 to one
Port of Virginia Launches Direct CSX Rail Service to Indianapolis
The Port of Virginia has established a new direct rail service in partnership with CSX that enables containers to move directly to Indianapolis without routing through Chicago and subsequent truck tra
Rail Baltica 2026: Freight Delays, Gauge Risk Threaten EU Corridor
Rail Baltica, Europe's critical rail corridor connecting the Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) to the EU, is experiencing delivery delays and operational risks that could materially impact fr
COSCO Launches Automated Ship-to-Rail Terminal for Direct Loading
COSCO has commissioned a new automated terminal facility featuring direct ship-to-rail loading capability, representing a significant operational advancement in intermodal logistics. This development
COSCO Opens China's First Automated Ship-to-Rail Terminal
COSCO has inaugurated China's first direct automated ship-to-rail terminal, marking a significant infrastructure milestone that integrates maritime and rail operations into a seamless intermodal syste
CMA CGM Eyes Stake in French Rail Freight Leader
CMA CGM, a global shipping and logistics giant, is emerging as the likely buyer of a significant stake in a leading French rail freight company, according to industry sources. This move reflects the c
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 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
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
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