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(9 articles)UP Rail Hub Constraints Limit Intermodal Conversion Growth
Union Pacific's intermodal network is encountering significant capacity constraints at major hub facilities, creating a bottleneck that restricts the railroad's ability to convert additional container
SC Ports, Norfolk Southern Expand Rail Service to Huntsville
SC Ports Authority and Norfolk Southern have established a new daily rail service connecting the Port of Charleston to Huntsville, Alabama, significantly expanding intermodal accessibility across the
NC Lumber Firm Builds On-Site Rail Terminal in $40M Infrastructure Push
Great Southern Wood-NC and the North Carolina Railroad Company are undertaking a significant $40 million infrastructure investment focused on building on-site rail capabilities. This strategic initiat
Peak Season Fizzles: Why Freight Surge Isn't Materializing
Unlike historical patterns, North American trucking markets are not experiencing the typical pre-Labor Day surge in tender rejections and freight tightness. Current rejection rates hover around 13.5%,
BNSF Expands Phoenix-Dallas Rail Intermodal Service to Six Days Weekly
BNSF Railway has significantly expanded its intermodal rail service connecting the Phoenix metropolitan area with the Dallas-Fort Worth region, increasing operational frequency to six days per week. T
Rail Steals Share: Why Trucking Volumes Are Down Despite Strong Demand
Contrary to recent broker concerns, the apparent slowdown in trucking volumes reflects a significant **modal shift to intermodal rail** rather than weakening economic demand. Accepted truckload volume
Long Beach Port Hits Record June Volume Amid Tariff Frontloading
The Port of Long Beach achieved its third busiest June on record with 779,000 TEUs—a 10.6% year-over-year increase—marking the second consecutive month of growth. This surge reflects a fundamental shi
CN Railway Scales Intermodal Operations Across North America
Canadian National Railway is significantly expanding its intermodal rail container operations across Canada and the United States, marking a strategic infrastructure investment that addresses growing
CSX Opens $495M Baltimore Rail Tunnel, Unlocks East Coast Capacity
CSX has officially opened a $495 million infrastructure project that reconstructs the 131-year-old Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, enabling double-stack container rail service for the first time. T