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(13 articles)Schneider Partners with Norfolk Southern, Expands Intermodal Network
Schneider National announced a strategic partnership with Norfolk Southern to utilize its rail network across the eastern United States, effective January. This agreement allows Schneider to become th
Driverless Yard Trucks Hit US Intermodal Rails in 2027
Venti Technologies is bringing its proven autonomous container trucks from Singapore to US intermodal rail yards, marking a significant expansion of driverless yard equipment into the North American l
Georgia's $134M Gainesville Inland Port Diverts 26K Containers From Road
Georgia Ports Authority officially opened the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port on May 4, with a ceremonial celebration on Thursday. The facility provides direct rail connectivity between Northeast
Alameda Corridor hits record revenue as LA ports pump up volume
The Alameda Corridor, the 20-mile grade-separated rail line connecting Los Angeles and Long Beach ports to the transcontinental rail network, is experiencing unprecedented revenue growth driven by rec
Long Beach Port Sets Record With Nearly 1M Containers in September
The Port of Long Beach achieved a historic monthly record of 997,177 twenty-foot-equivalent units in September 2026, marking a 25% year-over-year increase and surpassing its previous record set in Oct
Modal Group Launches New Dunkirk-Lyon Intermodal Rail Service
Modal Group has launched a new intermodal rail service connecting the port of Dunkirk to Lyon, creating a direct rail freight corridor across northern France. This development represents a strategic e
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 s