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#intermodal-shift
(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 16, 2026J.B. Hunt Capitalizes on Decade-High Intermodal Conversion Wave
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is experiencing unprecedented momentum in intermodal services as shippers pivot away from traditional truckload capacity in response to elevated driver non-compliance, Sup
FreightWaves#intermodal-shift#rail-conversion#capacity-constraints
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 13, 2026Rhine River Drought Threatens European Supply Chain Stability
North Europe's inland waterway system faces a critical operational crisis as drought conditions push Rhine River depth gauges below navigable thresholds. This climate-driven disruption forces a mass d
The Loadstar#rhine-river-congestion#inland-waterways#water-levels
Demand Planning
High ImpactJun 7, 2026Truckload Miles Shrink 21%: Why Capacity Tightens Despite Shorter Hauls
The U.S. truckload market is experiencing a structural shift toward significantly shorter hauls, with average length of haul declining 21% from approximately 607 miles in June 2024 to just above 500 m
FreightWaves#length-of-haul#truckload-market#capacity-crunch