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(19 articles)U.S. Rail Volumes Rise: Carloads Up 3.4%, Intermodal Up 10.4%
The Association of American Railroads reported that U.S. rail carloads and intermodal volumes both achieved annual gains for the week ending October 10. Carloads rose 3.4% year-over-year to 232,004 un
SEKO Logistics Achieves Record +81 Net Promoter Score
SEKO Logistics has achieved a record Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +81, signaling exceptionally high customer satisfaction and loyalty within the third-party logistics sector. This milestone reflects su
OTI Rankings Brazil: NVO Performance Jan-Jul 2026 vs 2025
DatamarNews has published a comparative ranking of OTI (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) operators in Brazil based on container throughput data (TEU) for the first seven months of 2026 versus the
Tajikistan Freight Transport Hits 58.1M Tonnes in H1 2026
Tajikistan's freight transport system handled 58.1 million tonnes during the first half of 2026, representing a key performance metric for the Central Asian nation's logistics infrastructure and trade
Global Trade Shows 13% Rejection Rate Amid 3% Volume Decline
This week's global trade data reveals a notable shift in market conditions, with rejection rates climbing to 13% while overall volumes contracted by 3%. These dual signals suggest supply chain stress
Order Rejections Rise to 13% as Volumes Slip 3%
This week's supply chain data reveals a notable cooling in global trade momentum, with rejection rates climbing to 13% and transaction volumes declining 3% week-over-week. These metrics suggest that w
ArcBest Reports Strong Revenue and Tonnage Growth in July-August
ArcBest, a major North American less-than-truckload (LTL) and asset-based logistics provider, reported positive performance metrics during July and August, indicating growing freight demand and operat
Freight Industry Rethinks Reliability Measurement Standards
The freight and logistics industry is undergoing a fundamental reassessment of how reliability metrics are defined, measured, and communicated. Traditional approaches to measuring on-time performance
Freight Industry Reimagines Reliability Standards
The freight industry is undergoing a fundamental reassessment of how reliability metrics are defined, tracked, and reported. Traditional measures often fail to capture the nuanced realities of modern
Saia's August Tonnage Growth Accelerates Amid Easier Comparisons
Saia Inc., a major less-than-truckload carrier, posted accelerating tonnage growth in August with an 8.7% year-over-year increase driven by easier prior-year comparisons and a robust rate environment.
Spanish Ports Hit 325M Tons: Growth Signals Recovery
Spain's port system processed more than 325 million tons of cargo through July, marking a modest 0.4% year-over-year growth. This incremental uptick reflects the broader stabilization trend across Eur
Spain Hits Export Record in June Amid Growing Trade Deficit
Spain achieved a notable export milestone in June, recording its highest export volumes to date. However, this export growth was accompanied by a significant widening of the trade deficit to €7.686 mi
Landed Risk: The Supply Chain Metric Every Procurement Pro Needs
The supply chain industry is evolving beyond traditional landed cost frameworks to embrace a more holistic view of risk in inbound logistics. **Landed risk** represents an emerging metric that quantif
ITS Logistics February Freight Index Shows Port/Rail Ramp Activity
ITS Logistics has released its February freight index covering US port and rail ramp operations, providing supply chain professionals with a critical snapshot of intermodal freight activity during the
July Logistics Manager's Index Shows Moderation But Continued Growth
The July Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) reported a month-over-month decline while maintaining positive year-over-year growth, suggesting that the logistics sector is entering a period of normalizatio
SC Codeworks H1 2026: Supply Chains Accelerate Despite Market Strain
SC Codeworks' latest freight intelligence data for the first half of 2026 indicates a notable acceleration in supply chain velocity, even as persistent market headwinds continue to challenge the logis
U.S. Freight Market Data: July 2026 Supply Chain Update
IndexBox released its July 27, 2026 U.S. freight and supply-chain data update, providing current market intelligence on trucking volumes, freight rates, and broader logistics trends. This regular data
TFI Truckload Shines While LTL Struggles in Q2 2026
TFI International's second quarter 2026 results reveal a stark performance divergence between its two core business segments. While the company's flagship less-than-truckload (LTL) operations showed i
Azerbaijan Reports Jan-May Freight Volumes Across Key Trade Corridors
Azerbaijan has released freight volume data covering the January through May period across its primary transport corridors, providing insights into regional trade flow patterns. This reporting reflect