#modal-competition
(5 articles)Czechia Pushes EU to Prioritize Rail Freight Amid Modal Shift
The Czech Republic is leading an initiative within the European Union to strengthen rail freight transport, signaling growing concern over the competitiveness of rail against road haulage. This advoca
Truckload 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
Rail groups push back on truck weight increase in infrastructure bill
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's markup of the BUILD America 250 Act—the surface transportation reauthorization bill—has triggered strong objections from short line railroads and
2026 Freight Trilemma: Cost, Capacity & Service Trade-Offs
The freight market in 2026 presents shippers with a fundamental strategic trilemma: they cannot simultaneously optimize for cost, capacity availability, and service level performance. This structural
UP, NS Refile Rail Merger Application Targeting Regulatory Approval
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have refiled their rail-merger application, signaling renewed pursuit of regulatory approval after previous regulatory scrutiny. This represents a critical juncture