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10 posts tagged with “intermodal”
Rail Carloads Are Beating Intermodal in 2026, and That Split Says a Lot About Freight Demand
AAR traffic data shows bulk rail carloads rising while intermodal slips in 2026, a split that reveals where freight demand is actually strengthening and where consumer-driven networks are still soft.
CXTMS InsightsApril 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Norfolk Southern’s Georgia Partnership Is a Quiet Reminder That Truck-to-Rail Service Still Wins on Execution
Norfolk Southern’s new Doraville partnership in Georgia is a practical case study in why truck-to-rail execution still matters more than broad intermodal rhetoric for regional shippers.
CXTMS InsightsApril 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Rail and Truck Data Say the Industrial Economy Is Back, and Shippers Should Rebuild Their Network Assumptions
Rail, intermodal, and truckload data all point to a broad industrial recovery in 2026, forcing shippers to rethink mode mix, capacity plans, and network assumptions.
CXTMS InsightsApril 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Rail Freight Volume Posts 1.8% Gain in Early 2026: How Intermodal Is Outperforming Carloads and What It Means for Shippers
North American rail volumes show surprising growth in 2026 as intermodal gains competitive ground against trucking volatility
CXTMS InsightsApril 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Georgia Ports Opens Gainesville Inland Terminal in May 2026: How the Inland Port Model Is Reshaping Southeast Freight Networks
Georgia Ports Authority's $134M Gainesville Inland Port opens May 4, 2026, with 200,000-container capacity and Norfolk Southern rail service. Here's how the inland port model is cutting drayage costs and reshaping Southeast freight strategy.
CXTMS InsightsApril 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Intermodal Chassis Pools Go Digital: How IoT Tracking and Dynamic Pricing Transform Container Equipment Management in 2026
Intermodal chassis pools are undergoing a digital revolution in 2026. Learn how DCLI, TRAC Intermodal, and FlexiVan are deploying GPS tracking, IoT sensors, and dynamic pricing to solve chronic chassis shortages that add days to drayage transit times.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Rail Freight Digitization in North America: How Real-Time APIs Are Modernizing the $80 Billion Rail Cargo Market
North American rail freight is undergoing a digital transformation as Class I railroads invest in real-time APIs, IoT tracking, and AI-driven operations. Here's how these technologies are closing the gap with trucking and reshaping the $80 billion rail cargo market.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 16, 2026 · 7 min read
CPKC's Single-Line Network Revolution: How North America's First Trinational Railroad Is Reshaping Intermodal Freight in 2026
CPKC's trinational railroad network connecting Canada, the US, and Mexico is driving record margins and reshaping intermodal freight in 2026. Learn how single-line service eliminates interchange delays and creates new opportunities for shippers.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Truckload Capacity Is Tightening Again: How Carrier Exits and Spot Spikes Shape 2026 Freight Strategy
Truckload spot rates are up 23% year-over-year and tender rejections hit 14% in February 2026. Here's what carrier exits mean for your freight strategy and why multi-modal flexibility matters now.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 16, 2026 · 6 min read
The Intermodal Renaissance: Why Shippers Are Shifting From Truck-Only to Rail-Truck Hybrid Networks
Intermodal freight is booming as shippers discover rail-truck hybrid networks cut costs by 20-40% and emissions by up to 60%. Here's why the intermodal renaissance matters for your supply chain.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 9, 2026 · 5 min read