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(2 articles)Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 6, 2026Rail freight 120x safer than trucking: Supply chain modal risk
A significant comparative safety analysis highlights that trucking operations present substantially higher accident and injury risks compared to rail freight—potentially 120 times greater according to
RailFreight.com#trucking-safety#rail-freight#risk-management
Sustainability & ESG
High ImpactJul 22, 2026Fossil Fuels Drive 40% of Freight Tonnage but Half of Fuel Use
The article presents a paradoxical finding in global freight transportation: fossil fuel-based modes of transport handle 40% of freight tonnage yet consume disproportionately less fuel compared to oth
CleanTechnica#freight-decarbonization#shipping-emissions#energy-efficiency