US Rail Freight Intermodal Gains Offset Carload Declines

US Rail Freight Intermodal Gains Offset Carload Declines

According to the Association of American Railroads, the U.S. rail freight market showed mixed performance in the week ending July 13. Container transport experienced strong growth of 6.3%, reflecting robust consumer demand and global trade. However, traditional rail freight declined by 4.3% year-over-year, impacted by economic transition, energy structure adjustments, and increased competition. Moving forward, railway companies need to actively address these challenges and enhance their competitiveness through technological innovation and service upgrades.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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US Rail Freight Declines As Economic Conditions Shift

US Rail Freight Declines As Economic Conditions Shift

U.S. rail freight and intermodal volumes decreased year-over-year, but cumulative volumes for the year remained higher. Declines were seen in carloads of commodities such as automobiles and coal. The railway industry needs to improve efficiency to address these challenges and maintain growth. While facing headwinds, the overall positive year-to-date performance suggests underlying strength in the rail freight sector despite specific commodity weaknesses and the need for operational improvements.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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US Rail Freight Volumes Decline in October Amid Annual Growth

US Rail Freight Volumes Decline in October Amid Annual Growth

Data from the Association of American Railroads shows that U.S. rail freight and intermodal traffic declined year-over-year in late October, with mixed performance across different market segments. While year-to-date cumulative data remains positive, attention should be paid to the impact of multiple factors, including macroeconomic conditions, supply chains, and energy transition. Moving forward, it is crucial to monitor policy developments, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth in the rail freight sector.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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AMZ123 Guide Addresses Crossborder Ecommerce Hurdles

AMZ123 Guide Addresses Crossborder Ecommerce Hurdles

Newcomers to cross-border e-commerce often face operational challenges. The AMZ123 Knowledge Planet offers four core values: a product selection database, Amazon insights, market reports, and a seller community. It helps sellers master operational skills, gain insights into market trends, expand their network, and achieve business growth, paving the way for efficient cross-border e-commerce. This platform provides resources and support to navigate the complexities of the industry and optimize performance.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Google Tightens Ad Policies on Political and Local Services

Google Tightens Ad Policies on Political and Local Services

Google Ads is undergoing significant policy updates, impacting video view campaigns, political content ads, and local services platforms. Video campaigns will leverage AI for improved performance. Political ads now require clear disclosure of synthetic content. Local services platforms are integrating photo guidelines. Advertisers need to stay informed and adapt to these new regulations to ensure more precise and effective ad campaigns. This update aims to enhance transparency and user experience across various Google Ads platforms.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ozon Introduces Telegram Bot for Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers

Ozon Introduces Telegram Bot for Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers

Ozon has launched a Telegram bot (@ozon_seller_digest_bot) specifically for sellers, aiming to provide convenient data monitoring and operational management for cross-border e-commerce sellers. The bot automatically sends daily briefings of core store data, covering key metrics such as orders, impressions, and conversion rates, allowing sellers to quickly grasp store performance and adjust their business strategies accordingly. Users should pay attention to data timeliness and account security when using the bot.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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Sudan Customs Adopts Competencybased HR Modernization

Sudan Customs Adopts Competencybased HR Modernization

With the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Sudanese Customs has launched a human resource management modernization transformation, adopting a competency-based model. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of talent selection, training, and performance evaluation, building a more competitive human resource system to contribute more significantly to Sudan's economic development. Through international cooperation, Sudanese Customs is learning from best practices and striving to achieve leapfrog development in its human resource capabilities.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Mali Customs Adopts Competencybased HRM for Modernization

Mali Customs Adopts Competencybased HRM for Modernization

With the support of the WCO, Mali Customs has initiated HRM modernization reforms, employing a competency model to enhance personnel quality. Facing challenges, the reform aims to build a modern HRM system to promote development. The focus is on improving employee skills and performance through a structured framework, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and effective customs administration. This initiative is crucial for Mali Customs to meet international standards and facilitate trade.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ebay UK Tightens Product ID Rules for Seller Listings

Ebay UK Tightens Product ID Rules for Seller Listings

eBay UK is updating its product identifier policy, requiring all listings (including refurbished items) to include accurate identifiers. This aims to improve search visibility and boost sales. Sellers are advised to review and update their Good 'Til Cancelled (GTC) listings to comply with the new requirements. Failure to do so may negatively impact listing performance. Ensuring accurate product identifiers will help buyers find what they're looking for and ultimately lead to increased sales for sellers.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Shopee Ad Campaigns Optimized with Datadriven Strategies

Shopee Ad Campaigns Optimized with Datadriven Strategies

This article delves into the underlying logic of Shopee advertising, emphasizing that ads are an amplifier of the operational system, not a panacea. It analyzes the reasons for 'burning money' on ads through data analysis and provides strategies such as store verticalization, link optimization, and precise targeting to help sellers improve ad conversion rates and achieve effective growth. The focus is on understanding the data behind ad performance and implementing targeted improvements for better ROI.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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