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Intermodal volumes head up in September, reports IANA

Total September volume, at 1,550,599 units, rose 2.4% annually, ahead of the 1.6% annual gain seen in August and below July’s 4.4% annual gain, which saw higher volumes due to the pulling-forward of ...
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President Trump ends U.S.-Canada trade talks after Ontario ad criticizing tariffs sparks backlash

Any signs of progress being made on the trade front between the United States and its second-largest trade partner, Canada, appear to be squelched, based on a social media post issued by President ...
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New 25% truck import tariff aims to bolster U.S. manufacturing but could lead to rising costs and delayed orders for fleets

Prior to the White House’s proclamation being issued, Dan Moyer, senior analyst, commercial vehicles, at freight transportation consultancy FTR, said that this development had rattled fleets, OEMs, ...
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Federal government shutdown clouds supply chain outlook

15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, ...
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Knight-Swift solidifies national LTL presence with AAA Cooper integration of MME and DHE

Following a series of less-than-truckload-related acquisitions made in recent years by its parent company Knight-Swift Transportation—a July 2021 acquisition of AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) and its ...
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U.S.-bound September imports see annual decline, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence

15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, ...
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Cass Freight Index shows signs of recovery in September

15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, ...
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U.S.-based retailers are preparing for stock shortages this holiday season

Accenture’s latest holiday survey finds 70% of retail executives are worried they won’t have enough stock to meet demand.
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Q3 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index highlights how carriers fight margin pressure amid lengthy downcycle

15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, ...
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Shippers and 3PLs align through tech and collaboration, notes 3PL Study

15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, ...
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Top 50 Trucking Carriers 2022: Pedal to the metal

15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions The 15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable examines the current state of the U.S. rail and intermodal markets, ...