#modal-shift
(47 articles)German Rail Crisis Threatens European Supply Chain Stability
Germany's rail infrastructure is experiencing critical operational failures described as being "completely out of control," creating substantial ripple effects across European supply chains. This syst
Rail Groups Push EU to Preserve Combined Transport Directive
Rail industry organizations across Europe have made a formal appeal to the European Commission to preserve the Combined Transport Directive while simultaneously pushing for accelerated rail freight mo
EU Rail Sector Pushes to Keep Combined Transport Directive
The European rail sector has issued a formal call to the European Union to maintain its proposed Combined Transport Directive, a regulatory framework designed to facilitate the movement of goods acros
Rail Freight Growth Could Eliminate Millions of HGV Journeys
The article explores the potential for rail freight to displace a substantial volume of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) traffic, representing a significant modal shift opportunity for European supply chains
Hupac Launches Duisburg–Barcelona Rail Service
Hupac Group has established a new dedicated rail service connecting Duisburg (Germany's largest inland port and logistics hub) with Barcelona (Spain's major Mediterranean gateway). This strategic infr
New Bill Prioritizes Rail Freight to Ease Supply Chain Congestion
A new legislative effort seeks to elevate rail freight as a strategic priority within the U.S. supply chain, addressing persistent congestion challenges that have constrained capacity and driven up tr
Brazil Opens $10.6B Rail Freight Concession Process
Brazil has initiated a competitive bidding process for a US$10.6 billion freight railway concession, representing a significant structural investment in the country's rail infrastructure. This move si
Road Freight Dominates SA Despite Rail Reform Push
South Africa's freight transport landscape continues to be dominated by road-based logistics despite recent government initiatives aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure. Hlengwa's commentary highl
June 2026 Freight Market: Capacity Squeeze Drives Spot Rate Volatility
Ryder's June 2026 State of the Industry Report reveals a freight market under structural stress, with capacity constraints and inflation pressuring both rates and shipper strategies. The report docume
Maersk Deploys 5,000 Weekly Gulf Containers via Land Routes
Maersk's deployment of 5,000 containers per week via overland routes across the Gulf region represents a significant strategic shift toward multimodal logistics solutions. This initiative reflects the
Rail Freight Market Demand Surges: What Shippers Need to Know
The rail freight market is experiencing significant demand growth, reflecting a structural shift in how supply chains optimize transportation. This positive indicator suggests shippers are increasingl
Czechia Pushes EU for Urgent Rail Freight Action on Green Logistics
Czechia is escalating calls for immediate European Union action on rail freight policy to bolster green logistics initiatives and reinforce supply chain resilience across the continent. This demand re
JB Hunt Reports Intermodal Share Gains and Pricing Strength
J.B. Hunt Transport Services presented optimistic results at the Wolfe Research conference, emphasizing gains in intermodal market share and emerging pricing upside across its operations. The company'
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Major Shift in Global Freight Networks
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is creating a significant new demand driver in global logistics, with major 3PLs identifying AI-related cargo—particularly semi
Maritime Goods Transport Drives Bulk of Shipping Emissions
New analysis reveals that goods transport via maritime shipping is responsible for the bulk of emissions in the maritime sector, highlighting a critical intersection between logistics operations and e
LA-Long Beach Port Truck Dwell Stable; Rail Dwell Ticks Up
The San Pedro Bay port complex maintained operational efficiency in April 2026, with truck dwell times holding stable at 2.59 days—a continuation of a 15-month streak below the three-day threshold. Th
South Africa's Rail Reform Falls Short of Freight Needs
South Africa's rail sector is facing a critical juncture as policymakers implement open-access reforms intended to improve freight movement efficiency. However, industry stakeholders argue these measu
Formula 1 Switches to Rail: DHL Cuts Emissions on Miami-Montreal Route
DHL Global Forwarding has successfully completed its first intermodal rail freight operation for Formula 1, moving 50 containers (46 forty-foot and four twenty-foot units) of race equipment from Miami
China's Automotive Industry Shifts to Greener Intermodal Freight
The International Council on Clean Transportation has published research examining how China's automotive industry is evolving its freight logistics to prioritize environmental performance. The study
Enforcement & Supreme Court Ruling Tighten US Freight Capacity
The US trucking market is experiencing renewed capacity tightening driven by three converging forces: heightened regulatory enforcement during Roadcheck Week, a Supreme Court ruling increasing broker
Air Cargo Becomes Critical Relief for Supply Chain Congestion in 2021
During 2021, global supply chains faced unprecedented congestion at ports, warehouses, and ground transportation networks. Air cargo emerged as a critical lifeline for shippers unable to meet customer
Oil Shock Pushes Freight Costs to Pandemic Levels, Disrupts Supply Chains
An oil shock has triggered a significant surge in freight costs, pushing transportation expenses to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains. This development signals
SA Targets 24M Tonnes Freight Shift to Rail and Ports
South Africa's government has announced an ambitious freight modal shift initiative targeting the movement of 24 million tonnes of cargo away from road transportation toward rail and port-based logist
Kazakhstan Rail Freight Declines as Road Transport Gains Share
Kazakhstan is experiencing a significant modal shift in its freight transportation landscape, with rail volumes declining since January while road transport capacity expands. This structural change re
Maersk Launches India Pharma Reefer Rail Corridor
Maersk has launched a dedicated reefer rail corridor in India to service the pharmaceutical industry, marking a strategic expansion of cold-chain logistics capabilities in the South Asian market. This
$400M Intermodal Terminal Boosts Rail Freight Access
A $400 million intermodal terminal investment represents a significant infrastructure enhancement for North American rail freight operations. This facility expansion increases capacity and accessibili
Bangladesh Railway Freight: Unlocking Rail's Potential in Practice
Bangladesh Railway faces a critical inflection point as policymakers and logistics stakeholders debate how to shift more freight onto rail networks—a move that could substantially reduce supply chain
Intermodal Terminals: Why Infrastructure Failures Cost Shippers
Intermodal freight transport—the seamless integration of rail, road, and other transportation modes—represents a critical efficiency opportunity for European supply chains, yet faces systemic failure
Rotterdam Port Eyes Rail as Answer to Land-Side Congestion
Rotterdam Port is investigating rail-based solutions to address persistent land-side congestion that has become a critical operational bottleneck. Unlike traditional maritime delays at the dock itself
DB Cargo Opens New Hungarian Rail-Road Terminal with Große-Vehne
DB Cargo and Große-Vehne have opened a new rail-road transhipment terminal in Hungary, marking a strategic expansion of intermodal infrastructure in Central Europe. This facility enhances the ability
Rail Carriers See Volume Surge as Shippers Shift from Trucks
Major North American rail carriers—CSX, Union Pacific, and Norfolk Southern—are experiencing measurable volume increases as shippers respond to elevated trucking costs by converting shipments to rail.
Austria's Rail Freight Grows 2% in 2025, Signals Modal Shift
Austrian rail freight volumes grew approximately 2% in 2025, marking a modest but consistent expansion in Central Europe's rail transport sector. This incremental growth reflects broader trends in Eur
Rail Investment Powers Logistics Transformation Globally
The World Bank Group has released analysis underscoring the transformative potential of rail investment in global supply chain logistics. Rail networks represent a cornerstone infrastructure opportuni
Greener Freight: How Transportation Decarbonization Reshapes Supply Chains
The International Council on Clean Transportation highlights a critical inflection point: companies must move beyond conventional trucking toward diversified, lower-carbon freight modes to meet climat
Hugo Boss Cuts Air Freight to Lower Costs and Emissions
Hugo Boss is actively reducing its reliance on air freight as part of a broader cost-optimization and environmental sustainability initiative. This strategic shift reflects a industry-wide trend where
Rail Freight Interchange Consultation Delayed in Warrington
A significant consultation milestone for major rail freight interchange proposals in Warrington, UK has been postponed, creating uncertainty for stakeholders planning capacity and modal shift strategi
Miratrans Launches Intermodal Rail-Truck Service Poland to Rotterdam
Miratrans has launched a new intermodal service connecting Krzewie, Poland with Rotterdam, the Netherlands' largest port. This service combines rail and truck transportation, offering shippers an alte
50 Years of Rhine-Alpine Waterway Freight Data Now Available
A significant new resource has emerged for supply chain and logistics professionals: 50 years of comprehensive freight data from the Rhine-Alpine Corridor inland waterway system. This dataset provides
Rail Freight Interchange Consultation Delayed in St Helens
The next phase of public consultation on a substantial rail freight interchange development in St Helens has been postponed, introducing uncertainty into a significant infrastructure project that coul
Al Masaood, Etihad Rail Launch First Automotive Rail Shipment
Al Masaood Automobiles and Etihad Rail have successfully completed their first joint rail shipment for an automotive dealership in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the adop
CSX Boosts Revenue as High Fuel Costs Drive Rail Adoption
CSX Corporation has increased its revenue guidance, capitalizing on elevated fuel costs that are fundamentally reshaping modal economics in North American transportation. The company's commentary unde
Intermodal Freight Market Forecast to 2034: Growth Trends
This Fortune Business Insights market research report projects the intermodal freight transportation sector through 2034, providing strategic insights into market size and competitive positioning. The
Rail Transport Emerges as Solution to Ease UK Port Backlog
British port operators are leveraging rail freight as a strategic response to ongoing congestion at key maritime terminals. This modal shift represents a proactive infrastructure solution to absorb ex
Al Masaood, Etihad Rail Launch First Auto Rail Shipment in UAE
Al Masaood Automobiles has successfully completed its first rail-based shipment in partnership with Etihad Rail, representing a significant milestone in establishing rail as a viable transportation mo
Intermodal Freight Market to Hit $109.5B by 2032—What's Driving Growth
The intermodal freight transportation market is projected to reach USD 109.5 billion by 2032, reflecting sustained growth driven by efficiency gains, cost optimization, and supply chain modernization.
Air Freight Surges 50% as Maritime Recovers Amid Middle East Crisis
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered a significant modal shift in global freight transportation, with air freight capacity utilization climbing 50% as shippers seek faster, m
South Africa Adopts Open Access Rail Model to Boost Freight
South Africa is moving toward an open access rail model that will allow multiple operators to compete on the same rail infrastructure, marking a significant regulatory shift for the country's transpor