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(4 articles)Chemical Rail Shipments Surge 6% as U.S. Freight Demand Strengthens
U.S. rail freight continued its positive trajectory in the week ending August 22, 2026, with total carloads and intermodal units reaching 532,462 units—a 4.2% increase year-over-year. The most encoura
Rail Freight Volume Surges 2.4% YoY in Strong 2026
U.S. rail freight traffic posted solid year-over-year growth through the first 30 weeks of 2026, with total weekly carloads and intermodal units reaching 526,410—up 2.4% compared to the same period in
Pipeline Efficiency Rebounds Across Supply Chain Performance Levels
The Supply Chain Growth Index has reported a broad-based rebound in pipeline efficiency across all performance tiers, signaling improved operational execution throughout the logistics ecosystem. This
Truck Tonnage Falls in May: What This Means for Freight Demand
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported a decline in truck tonnage for May, marking a potentially significant indicator of demand weakness in the freight market. This metric, closely tracked