North American Intermodal Growth Rises on Domestic Container Demand

North American Intermodal Growth Rises on Domestic Container Demand

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reports a 4.5% year-over-year increase in North American intermodal volume in Q1, with domestic container shipments leading the growth. Lower fuel costs, improved service, and railway investments are key drivers. Experts note that transloading and base effects also contribute. International container growth exceeded expectations, while trailer volume decline narrowed. Intermodal marketing companies saw revenue growth despite lower loadings. The outlook for the intermodal market is positive, suggesting opportunities for businesses to capitalize on the momentum.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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North American Intermodal Decline Eases As Domestic Demand Holds Steady

North American Intermodal Decline Eases As Domestic Demand Holds Steady

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reported a 4.3% year-over-year decrease in North American intermodal volume in Q2, although the decline narrowed. Domestic container demand remained robust, increasing by 4.0%, while international standard containers faced challenges such as port congestion and COVID-19 lockdowns, resulting in an 8.4% decrease. The peak season impact is expected to diminish, leading to a more stable trend for the year. Inflation and high oil prices may present opportunities for intermodal transportation.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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April Data Shows Mixed Results for Multimodal Transport Sector

April Data Shows Mixed Results for Multimodal Transport Sector

According to the Intermodal Association of North America, North American intermodal volume edged up just 0.2% in April, with divergent performance across segments. Trailer volume declined significantly, domestic containers remained weak, while international containers saw growth against the trend. Factors such as loose truck capacity, railway service adjustments, and trade frictions are impacting industry development. The report forecasts a full-year volume growth of 2%-3%. Companies need to optimize services and increase technology investment to meet the challenges.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Hit by Rising Storage Fees in Peak Season

Amazon Sellers Hit by Rising Storage Fees in Peak Season

Amazon sellers often experience a surge in sales during peak season, but this success can be undermined by high storage fees. This article reveals the 'traps' of Amazon's storage fees and provides self-help strategies to help sellers achieve real profitability during peak season. These strategies include precise product selection, optimized inventory management, and multi-channel sales. By implementing these tactics, sellers can mitigate the impact of storage fees and ensure that peak season sales translate into genuine profit.

01/04/2026 Warehousing
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Global Ecommerce Growth Strategies to Boost Website Traffic

Global Ecommerce Growth Strategies to Boost Website Traffic

Driving traffic to independent foreign trade websites is challenging. This article explores various traffic generation channels, including SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat, and Facebook. It also highlights the importance of retaining existing customers. By integrating marketing strategies, independent websites can achieve performance growth in overseas markets. The key is a holistic approach that considers both acquisition and retention, leveraging different platforms to reach the target audience and building long-term relationships with valuable customers.

01/04/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Ebay Sellers Guide Crafting Bestselling Products Effectively

Ebay Sellers Guide Crafting Bestselling Products Effectively

This article delves into strategies for creating eBay hot selling products, covering four key aspects: product selection, presentation, promotion, and optimization. It emphasizes data-driven product selection, multi-channel display, precise promotion for traffic generation, and the importance of continuously optimizing listings and customer service. Furthermore, it highlights passion as an intrinsic driver for successful hot selling products, helping sellers achieve sales growth on the eBay platform.

01/06/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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New Canadadhl Route Eases South American Logistics Challenges

New Canadadhl Route Eases South American Logistics Challenges

This paper analyzes the logistical challenges faced by Chinese companies entering the South American market and proposes an innovative solution: Canada transit + DHL Express. This solution effectively reduces logistics costs, improves transportation efficiency, and avoids customs clearance risks through sea-air intermodal transportation. The article also reminds companies to pay attention to the potential risks of South American trade and provides corresponding coping suggestions, aiming to help Chinese companies successfully explore the South American market.

12/31/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Gold Rush Boom Hides High Risks for Miners

Amazon Gold Rush Boom Hides High Risks for Miners

This article reveals the intellectual property infringement risks and high-profit thresholds hidden behind Amazon's best-selling products. It analyzes five types of high-profit products and emphasizes that small sellers should avoid blindly chasing trends. Instead, they should adhere to long-term strategies and value creation, achieving sustainable growth through differentiated products, brand building, and excellent customer service. The focus should be on building a lasting business rather than solely pursuing fleeting bestsellers, mitigating potential legal issues and fostering customer loyalty.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Etsy Sellers Optimize Operations for Higher Profits

Etsy Sellers Optimize Operations for Higher Profits

This article explores how Chinese Etsy sellers can achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement through refined operations. It focuses on the role of standardized listing templates in shortening listing time and reducing trial-and-error costs. The importance of optimizing logistics and customer service is also emphasized. By optimizing these details, sellers can increase profit margins and operational efficiency for their Etsy shops.

01/28/2026 Customs Knowledge
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