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High ImpactAug 10, 2026Chicago Rail Yard Hits Record Congestion After CSX Outsources
The Belt Railway of Chicago's Clearing Yard has reached record congestion levels, triggered by a single Class I railroad's decision to outsource its own switching operations. The Surface Transportatio
The Loadstar#rail-congestion#chicago-logistics#csx-operations
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 8, 2026US Import Costs Rising as Drayage and Intermodal Rates Surge
ITS Logistics has flagged a critical cost headwind for US importers: the combination of rising import volumes and elevated over-the-road rates is pushing intermodal demand higher, which in turn is cre
The Loadstar#drayage-costs#intermodal-transport#us-imports