#intermodal-volume
(5 articles)Union Pacific Q3 Earnings Show Intermodal Surge and Pricing Strength
Union Pacific delivered strong third-quarter financial results with net profit climbing 16% to $2.08 billion, driven primarily by intermodal volume growth of 11% and significant pricing gains. Intermo
Chemical Rail Shipments Surge 6% as U.S. Freight Demand Strengthens
U.S. rail freight continued its positive trajectory in the week ending August 22, 2026, with total carloads and intermodal units reaching 532,462 units, a 4.2% increase year-over-year. The most encour
Rail Freight Surges 2.5% as Industrial Goods Spike
U.S. rail freight volumes posted solid gains for the week ending July 25, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 527,162 units, a 2.5% year-over-year increase. The growth was driven by
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 8.7% Despite Holiday Week, Outpaces 2025
U.S. rail freight demonstrated robust momentum during the Independence Day holiday week, with carriers reporting 482,121 combined carloads and intermodal units for the week ending July 4, 2026, an 8.7
U.S. Rail Speeds Hit Multi-Year Lows as Intermodal Volume Surges
The major U.S. Class I railroads, BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific, are facing significant capacity constraints as shippers redirect freight to rail to escape high fuel prices and elevat