Why this matters to buyers
Increased rail freight activity may indicate stronger domestic demand or shifts in transportation mode preferences, potentially affecting lead times and costs.
Recommended buyer actions
- Monitor rail freight capacity and rates for domestic shipments.
- Evaluate if intermodal transport options could offer cost or reliability benefits.
Original source context
U.S. railroads notched up freight traffic in the latest week, as total volumes more than doubled growth year-to-date. The post Intermodal pulls away from carload rail freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
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