#intermodal-logistics
(45 articles)Shandong Port Opens Direct Shipping Route to Americas via Mexico
Shandong Port Group's Bohaiwan Port has inaugurated a new break-bulk shipping route to the Americas, marked by the maiden voyage of the Yan Cheng carrying 15,000 metric tons of cargo from Weifang Port
Trichy Container Terminal Approved for Rail Freight Expansion
Trichy Container Operations has received approval to expand its rail freight options, a development that strengthens multimodal connectivity in India's container logistics infrastructure. This expansi
Portuguese KLOG Expands Intermodal Network Connections
Portuguese logistics provider KLOG has announced an expansion of its intermodal connections, indicating growth in integrated rail and truck transportation capabilities within Portugal. This developmen
How Centuries of Logistics Infrastructure Built Modern Supply Chains
This article provides a historical perspective on how American logistics infrastructure evolved from coastal ports and river systems through canals, transcontinental railways, interstate highways, and
FIATA Releases Multimodal Transport Corridors Handbook
FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, has released a new practical user handbook focused on multimodal transport corridors. This resource is designed to provide guida
STG Logistics Names UPS Veteran Jack Holmes as New CEO
STG Logistics announced the appointment of Jack Holmes as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Geoff Anderman who successfully guided the company through Chapter 11 restructuring in 2025. Holmes brin
Rail Congestion Drives South Korea-Russia Ocean Shipping Volume Surge
Growing congestion on the Trans-China and Trans-Siberian railways is triggering a modal shift away from rail toward ocean shipping on the South Korea-Russia trade lane. In August, Busan-to-Vladivostok
Railport Strengthens Turkey-Germany Rail Logistics Link
Railport is expanding its role as a critical logistics hub connecting Turkish supply chains with the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany, one of Europe's largest industrial and manufacturing cent
Arkas, duisport sign Turkey-Germany logistics MoU in Istanbul
Arkas and duisport have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize logistics cooperation between Turkey and Germany, marking a strategic alignment that strengthens the Europe-Middle East trade
China-Europe Rail Freight Explodes 10.8x in Decade
Over the past decade, China-Europe freight rail services have experienced explosive growth, with trip volumes surging 10.8 times. This dramatic expansion reflects a fundamental shift in how goods move
Amazon Launches Direct Rail Service for LA to East Coast Shipments
Amazon has launched a direct rail service connecting Los Angeles to the East Coast, marking a significant expansion of its proprietary transportation infrastructure. This development reflects the e-co
Etihad Rail & AD Ports Launch Direct Rail Link to ICAD
Etihad Rail and AD Ports have launched a direct rail freight link to the Integrated Cargo Village at Abu Dhabi Ports (ICAD), marking a significant expansion of the UAE's rail infrastructure and interm
Etihad Rail, AD Ports Launch New Fujairah–ICAD Rail Service
Etihad Rail and AD Ports have jointly launched a new rail freight service connecting Fujairah Port to the Integrated Cargo Village at ICAD (Intermodal Cargo and Logistics Hub). This expansion represen
Rail container delays spike at LA-LB ports amid record volumes
Rail-destined container dwell times at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex reached 6.75 days in August, the highest level in the past year, even as truck-based cargo continued moving smoothly at 2
SC Ports, Norfolk Southern Expand Intermodal Access to Huntsville
SC Ports Authority and Norfolk Southern have announced an expansion of intermodal rail access to Huntsville, Alabama, a critical inland distribution hub. This partnership extends direct rail connectiv
Hub Group Faces Nasdaq Delisting Over $77M Accounting Error
Hub Group, one of North America's largest intermodal marketing companies, faces a critical juncture following disclosure of a $77 million understatement in purchased transportation expenses spanning m
$669M Delaware Container Terminal Breaks Ground, Expands East Coast Capacity
The Delaware Container Terminal (DCT), a $669 million public-private partnership between Diamond State Port Corp. and Enstructure, has begun major construction on Delaware's largest-ever maritime infr
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 millio
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.