US Rail Freight Gains Mask Intermodal Decline Amid Market Shift

US Rail Freight Gains Mask Intermodal Decline Amid Market Shift

According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. rail freight showed mixed results for the week ending October 18th: carload originations slightly increased, but intermodal volume declined. While year-to-date figures remain positive, growth is slowing. Facing this market adjustment, railway companies need to strengthen infrastructure, optimize transportation organization, expand service offerings, and enhance technological innovation and collaboration to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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North American Rail Freight Sees Resilient Growth Amid Mixed Trends

North American Rail Freight Sees Resilient Growth Amid Mixed Trends

Data from the Association of American Railroads shows a recent divergence in North American rail freight volumes, with some commodity categories experiencing growth while others decline. However, the long-term market outlook remains robust. The future of North American rail freight points towards greater intelligence, sustainability, and integration. It is crucial to proactively address challenges and embrace changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the evolving landscape.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Trucking Spot Rates Drop As Demand Shifts Market Cools

Trucking Spot Rates Drop As Demand Shifts Market Cools

In late July, the US spot truckload market experienced cooling demand and ample capacity, leading to widespread freight rate declines. Dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed markets all face varying degrees of challenges. Companies should closely monitor market dynamics, flexibly adjust operational strategies, actively explore new business opportunities, optimize transportation efficiency, and reduce operating costs to cope with market changes and maintain a competitive edge.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Prologis Pursues Duke Realty Amid US Industrial Space Shortage

Prologis Pursues Duke Realty Amid US Industrial Space Shortage

Logistics real estate giant Prologis is considering acquiring Duke Realty, amidst record low vacancy rates for industrial properties in the US. E-commerce growth, supply chain restructuring, and the rise of emerging industries are driving demand. Ports are maintaining resilience through investment and data utilization. The future market presents both opportunities and challenges. Companies need to pay close attention to market dynamics and respond flexibly to changes.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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AI Fuels Crossborder Ecommerce Expansion

AI Fuels Crossborder Ecommerce Expansion

On December 22, 2025, Jieyang will host an AI-Empowered Cross-border Export event. The event focuses on how AI can help foreign trade enterprises improve team efficiency and business conversion rates, achieving performance growth. Alibaba's star lecturers will share AI application cases and practical experience in cross-border e-commerce, providing valuable opportunities for companies hoping to understand AI-driven cross-border e-commerce growth.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Crossborder Ecommerce Booms in Global Pet Market

Crossborder Ecommerce Booms in Global Pet Market

The global pet market has exceeded $200 billion, presenting immense potential for cross-border e-commerce in the pet industry. The demand for high-quality, personalized, and intelligent pet products is steadily increasing, offering e-commerce businesses vast opportunities for innovation. By gaining a deep understanding of market trends and seizing first-mover advantages, businesses can tap into this multi-billion dollar pet market.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Aipowered GEO Strategy Boosts Export Business Growth

Aipowered GEO Strategy Boosts Export Business Growth

Foreign trade enterprises are facing challenges brought by AI, and traditional SEO is no longer the only solution. This paper proposes a GEO content strategy, emphasizing optimizing training corpus, increasing external citations, and strengthening user interaction to enhance the enterprise's weight in AI recommendation systems, thereby gaining more business opportunities. Embracing change and mastering the customer acquisition secrets of the AI era is key for success.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Sellers Risk Overstock As Peak Season Nears

Amazon Sellers Risk Overstock As Peak Season Nears

Should you increase inventory to meet the sales surge during Amazon's peak season? This article analyzes complex factors like logistics and market competition. It suggests refined product selection, small-batch testing, and multi-channel distribution for inventory preparation. The emphasis is on seizing opportunities while controlling risk. This approach allows businesses to capitalize on the increased demand without overcommitting to large, potentially unsold inventory.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas Apparel Exports Face Challenges in Australian Market

Chinas Apparel Exports Face Challenges in Australian Market

China is Australia's largest apparel importer, exporting a wide variety of clothing. Chinese apparel manufacturers are continuously improving product quality and design, leveraging price advantages and efficient supply chains to gain market share. However, Chinese exporters face challenges related to quality standards, environmental regulations, and competition from other countries and regions. Continuous innovation and improvement are crucial for seizing opportunities in the Australian market.

02/05/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Lean Strategies Boost Profits in Resilient LTL Freight Sector

Lean Strategies Boost Profits in Resilient LTL Freight Sector

The LTL industry faces both opportunities and challenges during economic recovery, making lean revenue management a key driver. LTL carriers can achieve profit growth through data-driven pricing, cost control, capacity optimization, and customer relationship management. Factors such as fuel surcharges, the labor market, and regulatory policies also require attention. Continuous improvement of revenue management strategies is essential for success in the evolving LTL landscape.

02/11/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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