Intermodal Transport Faces Postpandemic Congestion Capacity Crunch

Intermodal Transport Faces Postpandemic Congestion Capacity Crunch

Larry Gross highlighted the challenges facing multimodal transportation at the RailTrends conference, including congestion and capacity shortages, leading to market share decline. He emphasized the need to reshape the supply chain, focusing on resilience and capacity. Gross also predicted a future shift in freight volume from west to east. He urged the industry to avoid repeating past mistakes and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The presentation underscores the critical need for innovation and strategic planning within the multimodal sector to navigate current and future supply chain disruptions.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Multimodal Transport Faces Supply Chain Challenges Experts Warn

US Multimodal Transport Faces Supply Chain Challenges Experts Warn

Multimodal expert Larry Gross highlighted significant challenges facing US intermodal transportation at the RailTrends conference, citing port congestion, capacity constraints, and declining market share. He emphasized the diffused responsibility for the supply chain crisis, advocating for increased resilience. Gross predicted a future market shift from west to east, with a corresponding increase in trucking's share. While the damage inflicted in 2021 is repairable, it will require substantial effort. The focus should be on building a more robust and adaptable intermodal system to mitigate future disruptions.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Intermodal Transportation Faces Supply Chain Bottlenecks

US Intermodal Transportation Faces Supply Chain Bottlenecks

This paper analyzes the challenges facing US multimodal transportation based on Larry Gross's insights at the RailTrends conference. It highlights issues such as port congestion and capacity constraints, while exploring future development directions. The article emphasizes the need to optimize operational efficiency, strengthen collaboration, invest in infrastructure, embrace digitalization, and enhance supply chain resilience to address challenges and seize opportunities. It argues that a multifaceted approach is crucial for the future success of multimodal transportation in navigating current complexities and ensuring a robust and efficient supply chain.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Temus Meiou Cloud Warehouse Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers

Temus Meiou Cloud Warehouse Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers

Temu has launched a semi-managed mode, offering more flexible options for cross-border e-commerce sellers. The Hugo Cross-border Global Platform Resources Conference brings together numerous platform resources to help sellers expand overseas. Meiou Cloud Warehouse, as a deep partner of Temu, provides comprehensive warehousing and logistics services, assisting sellers in efficiently going global under the semi-managed mode. This collaboration aims to streamline operations and enhance the overall cross-border e-commerce experience for Temu sellers leveraging the new semi-managed fulfillment option.

02/03/2026 Warehousing
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WCO Supports Guineabissau Customs Modernization Efforts

WCO Supports Guineabissau Customs Modernization Efforts

Under the West Africa Customs Administration Modernization (WACAM) project, funded by the Swedish government, the World Customs Organization (WCO) supported Guinea-Bissau Customs in resource mobilization. Through training, Guinea-Bissau Customs enhanced its project planning capabilities, completing draft project proposals and a donor mapping exercise. The next step involves the WACAM project assisting the country in hosting a national donor roundtable conference to promote customs modernization. This initiative aims to secure funding and partnerships crucial for advancing customs reforms and efficiency in Guinea-Bissau.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Supply Chains Strengthen Defenses Amid Trade Wars

Global Supply Chains Strengthen Defenses Amid Trade Wars

In the face of evolving international trade policies and market volatility, businesses need to build more resilient supply chains. Based on expert insights from the CSCMP EDGE conference, this paper analyzes the freight market situation and the impact of tariff policies. It proposes key strategies such as diversified sourcing, nearshoring, and scenario planning to help companies navigate tariff uncertainties and maintain competitiveness in a dynamic market. The goal is to provide actionable insights for businesses seeking to adapt and thrive amidst global trade challenges.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Infrastructure Bill Spurs Debate Over Freight Industry Funding

Infrastructure Bill Spurs Debate Over Freight Industry Funding

Experts at the SMC3 JumpStart 2021 conference discussed the outlook for future federal surface transportation authorization in the U.S. While bipartisan cooperation remains uncertain, infrastructure investment holds potential. The new authorization may include climate and sustainability elements, with funding likely relying on general funds long-term. Freight companies should closely monitor policy developments, proactively embrace technological innovation, and manage risks to navigate future challenges. They need to be prepared for potential shifts in regulations and funding models to ensure continued success and efficiency in their operations.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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U品 Group Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce Via Smart Logistics

U品 Group Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce Via Smart Logistics

UPin Group received the "Trailblazer" award at the Amazon TSPN Annual Service Provider Conference, highlighting its leading position in cross-border logistics. The company will continue to focus on the overseas logistics needs of enterprises, keep up with platform policies, deepen partnerships, and utilize intelligent logistics systems and a global warehousing and distribution network to help Chinese enterprises achieve globalization. UPin Group aims to empower businesses with efficient and reliable cross-border solutions, facilitating their expansion into international markets through its comprehensive logistics infrastructure and strategic collaborations.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Yinchuan to Host 2025 Dairy Expo Elevating NW Chinas Dairy Sector

Yinchuan to Host 2025 Dairy Expo Elevating NW Chinas Dairy Sector

The 2025 Yinchuan International Dairy Expo & Ningxia Dairy Conference will gather the latest products, technologies, and solutions from the entire dairy industry chain, injecting new vitality into the dairy development of Northwest China and even the whole country. The exhibition will focus on various fields such as dairy cow breeding, hygiene and epidemic prevention, animal nutrition, and smart ranches. It will also provide customized value-added services to help enterprises expand their markets. This is an unmissable industry event for dairy companies, ranchers, and technical experts.

02/05/2026 HS Code Query
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Yinchuan Dairy Expo 2026 to Boost Northwest Chinas Dairy Sector

Yinchuan Dairy Expo 2026 to Boost Northwest Chinas Dairy Sector

The 2026 Yinchuan International Dairy Expo and Ningxia Dairy Conference is an annual grand event for the dairy industry in Northwest China. Focusing on the entire industry chain, including dairy cow breeding and dairy product processing, it showcases new technologies and equipment. The event provides a platform for trade negotiations and academic exchanges, helping companies expand their markets and jointly build a western dairy ecosystem. It aims to promote the sustainable development and innovation within the dairy sector in the western regions of China.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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