#north-america-freight
(10 articles)Rail Intermodal Hits Record Highs, but Drayage Driver Shortage Threatens Growth
North American rail traffic is experiencing strong momentum, with intermodal volumes hitting record pace and overall domestic traffic up 4.8% year over year according to Association of American Railro
Alvys Acquires LoadOps Customer Base in Strategic Optym Deal
Alvys has acquired the LoadOps customer base from Optym in a strategic partnership announced this week, consolidating transportation management systems across both carriers and brokers using Optym's l
Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Faces Regulatory Headwinds
The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of North America's largest Class I railroads, is encountering significant regulatory and industry resistance. This consolidation wou
FTR Trucking Index Softens but Signals Strong Freight Demand Ahead
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index, a key barometer of North American freight market health, has declined from recent peaks but continues to reflect fundamentally strong underlying demand conditions. T
BVB Freight Expands North American Logistics Network
BVB Freight is expanding its North American logistics footprint in response to sustained freight demand growth across the region. This expansion signals carrier confidence in ongoing freight volume gr
TA Transportation Reports Improvement in Qualified Truck Capacity
TA Transportation's latest market analysis indicates an improving environment for qualified truck capacity availability in North America. This positive development reflects a moderation in carrier con
CSX & Knight-Swift Show Freight Recovery Signs Amid Fuel Cost Pressures
CSX and Knight-Swift, two major players in North American freight and logistics, are signaling early indicators of a freight cycle recovery, suggesting improved demand and pricing power in the rail an
STG Logistics Exits Chapter 11 With $150M, Capitalizes on Intermodal Surge
STG Logistics has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 protection after completing a pre-packaged restructuring that slashed over $1 billion in funded debt, a 90% reduction, while securing $150 millio
Maersk Launches Dedicated Lithium Battery Freight Service
Maersk has launched a specialized ground transportation service dedicated to lithium-ion battery freight across North America, marking a strategic expansion of its hazardous materials logistics capabi
Maersk Launches Dedicated Lithium-Ion Battery Trucking Service
Maersk has launched a dedicated freight service specifically designed for lithium-ion battery transportation across North America, marking a strategic expansion into high-demand specialized logistics.