#intermodal-logistics
(37 articles)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
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
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
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
Canadian Ports Face Major Container Delays from Weather and Rail Issues
Canadian ports are experiencing notable disruptions due to the convergence of two operational challenges: adverse weather conditions and rail system congestion. These dual pressures are creating conta
Lean Inventories Meet Tight Trucking Capacity as Imports Stay Quiet
Inbound ocean container volumes to the U.S. remain significantly below historical levels, sitting at 1,715 TEUs on the Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index—well below the 2,692 peak reached in June 2021. H
2026 Intermodal & Multi-Carrier Logistics Trends Forecast
Maersk has published forward-looking guidance on intermodal and multi-carrier logistics trends expected to shape 2026 operations. This analysis provides supply chain professionals with strategic insig
Port and inland congestion now the top supply chain constraint
The article highlights a significant shift in global supply chain constraints, where port congestion and inland transportation bottlenecks have surpassed vessel availability as the primary chokepoint.
Combined Transport Role in Fuel Crisis: RailFreight Webinar
RailFreight.com hosted a webinar examining combined transport's strategic importance during fuel supply disruptions and price volatility. Combined transport—integrating rail, road, and maritime modes—