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AAR reports mixed U.S. carload and intermodal volumes for week ending February 24
March 2, 2018
Carloads decreased 1.3% to 251,970, and intermodal containers and trailers posted a 6.7% annual gain at 276,470.
Taking Advantage of 2018 Truckload, Less-than-Truckload, and Intermodal Strategies
February 27, 2018
Learn more about what's influencing your truckload, less-than-truckload, and Intermodal surface transportation strategies in 2018 and how to overcome the challenges.
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed for week ending February 10
February 16, 2018
Carloads slipped 0.5% annually to 251,058, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 268,487, saw a 3.7% annual gain.
DAT sees a growth spurt in spot truckload rates compared to contract rates
February 6, 2018
DAT’s key thesis is that average spot and contract rates have “diverged sharply” over the three-month period covering November, December, and January, with the gap having accelerated in recent weeks, due to gains in spot rates, not only for van activity but also for the three major equipment classes: van, reefer, and flatbed.
Intermodal volumes are strong to finish 2017, reports IANA
February 1, 2018
Both fourth quarter and full-year 2017 intermodal volumes turned in strong performances, according to data in the most recent edition of the Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics Report, which was released by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed for week ending January 13
January 19, 2018
Freight volumes, Intermodal containers and trailers headed up 5% to 270,586, ahead of the 207,216 recorded for the week ending January 6.
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are down for week ending January 6, reports AAR
January 12, 2018
Carloads dropped 5.2% to 208,646. Intermodal containers and trailers fell 3.9% annually to 207,216.
2017 U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains
January 4, 2018
2017 U.S. carloads increased 2.9%, or 381,266 carloads, annually to 13,478,126, compared to 2016’s 13,096,860. Intermodal containers and trailers headed up 3.9%, or 521,121 units, annually to 14,011,834 for the highest annual tally ever recorded for the segment. Intermodal trucking rates
AAR reports carload and intermodal gains for week ending December 9
December 15, 2017
Carloads, at 267,963, were up 3.4% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers rose 4.6% annually to 292,793 units.
U.S. carload and intermodal volumes are both solid in November, reports AAR
December 8, 2017
Carloads were essentially flat, falling 0.9%, or 11,442 carloads, annually to 1,307,521, and intermodal containers and trailers headed up 3.8% annually, or 50,029 units, to 1,369,160, with the AAR noting that intermodal volume is still on track to set a new annual record this year.
Rail and intermodal picture brightens for 2018, says analyst
December 1, 2017
A prominent industry analyst has observed that that 2018 is expected to be a much better year for railroads and shippers who rely on them.
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains for week ending November 25, reports AAR
November 29, 2017
Rail carloads headed up 0.2% to 230,326, and intermodal containers and trailers increased 4.7% to 233,276.
AAR reports mixed U.S. carload and intermodal volumes for week ending November 18
November 27, 2017
Rail carloads were off 1.6% annually at 266,927, and intermodal containers and trailers headed up 3.9% to 287,139.
AAR reports mixed U.S. carload and intermodal volumes for week ending November 11
November 17, 2017
Rail carloads fell 3.3% annually to 263,265, and intermodal containers and trailers saw a 5.6% annual gain to 284,215.