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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 19, 2026Intermodal Rail Hits Record Growth as Shippers Abandon Trucking
Domestic intermodal rail volumes are experiencing historic growth in mid-2026, with outbound loaded container volumes running 13% above the same period in any year since 2020. This surge represents a
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJun 24, 2026Rail Intermodal Surges 10.9% as Shippers Flee Rising Truck Rates
U.S. intermodal rail volumes grew 10.9% year-over-year for the week ending June 13, significantly outpacing carload growth of 2.8%, signaling a pronounced shift in modal economics. This acceleration r
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