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(2 articles)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
FreightWaves#intermodal-rail-growth#truck-to-rail-conversion#freight-rate-economics
Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 4, 2026Rail Carriers See Volume Surge as Shippers Shift from Trucks
Major North American rail carriers—CSX, Union Pacific, and Norfolk Southern—are experiencing measurable volume increases as shippers respond to elevated trucking costs by converting shipments to rail.
Supply Chain Dive#truck-to-rail-conversion#modal-shift#freight-economics