US Rail Freight Rises in Late September Led by Auto and Grain

US Rail Freight Rises in Late September Led by Auto and Grain

The Association of American Railroads reported that for the week ending September 27th, U.S. rail freight and intermodal traffic both experienced year-over-year growth. Significant increases were seen in the transportation of nonmetallic minerals, grain, and motor vehicles & parts. Conversely, coal, petroleum & petroleum products, and metallic ores & metals saw declines. For the first 39 weeks of 2025, both total U.S. rail freight traffic and intermodal volume have shown year-over-year growth, indicating a positive trend in the sector.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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North American Rail Freight Growth Slows Amid Economic Challenges

North American Rail Freight Growth Slows Amid Economic Challenges

According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. rail freight and intermodal traffic decreased year-over-year in the week ending February 4th, though cumulative traffic still shows growth. Performance varies across sectors, with significant growth in automotive, parts, and petroleum, while coal and grain face challenges. Intermodal transportation faces transformation pressures, requiring optimized operations and strengthened collaboration. The North American rail transport industry faces both opportunities and challenges, necessitating continued innovation, cost control, and a focus on sustainable development.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Makukus Tiktok Shop Success Dominates Philippines Baby Market

Makukus Tiktok Shop Success Dominates Philippines Baby Market

Mom and baby brand Makuku achieved a 900% growth in the Philippines TikTok Shop by selecting the right niche, leveraging influencer marketing to drive traffic, and utilizing live commerce for efficient conversion, all while capitalizing on TikTok Shop platform support. Their key strategies include collaborating with local influencers, expanding product categories, carefully selecting influencers, and implementing pre-live traffic generation, in-live interaction, and pre-promotion for platform mega sales events. These tactics contributed significantly to their success in the Southeast Asian market.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Google Keyword Planner Boosts Targeted Marketing Campaigns

Google Keyword Planner Boosts Targeted Marketing Campaigns

Google Keyword Planner is a powerful keyword research and online marketing tool designed to help users find keywords relevant to their business or content, and optimize online advertising campaigns or SEO strategies. Through features like traffic analysis, SEO difficulty assessment, and related keyword suggestions, users can better understand their target audience's needs, improve online visibility and traffic, and achieve business success. It allows for data-driven decisions in keyword selection and provides insights into search volume and competition, enabling more effective marketing efforts.

01/27/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Tiktok Drives Beauty and Personal Care Sales Surge

Tiktok Drives Beauty and Personal Care Sales Surge

This article delves into TikTok's traffic logic and product selection strategies, emphasizing how beauty and personal care products can break through on TikTok by highlighting explicit functions, offering affordable alternatives to big brands, providing excellent value for money, and showcasing novelty and uniqueness. It also proposes product strategies for attracting traffic via TikTok and stresses the importance of strategic thinking for businesses leveraging TikTok for marketing. The key is understanding the platform's algorithm and tailoring product offerings to resonate with the TikTok audience.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Rail Freight Sees Container Growth Offset Coal Decline

US Rail Freight Sees Container Growth Offset Coal Decline

According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. rail freight performance in October was mixed. Container traffic increased year-over-year, reaching a 28-month high, driven by economic resilience and supply chain optimization. However, coal transportation declined, dragging down overall carload volume. Year-to-date figures also show a decrease in container traffic, influenced by the energy transition. The Panama Canal congestion may boost demand for rail container transport. The rail freight market faces both opportunities and challenges in the future.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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US Rail Freight Gains in Carloads Loses in Intermodal for November 2025

US Rail Freight Gains in Carloads Loses in Intermodal for November 2025

U.S. rail freight data for the last week of November 2025 presents a mixed picture. Carload traffic increased by 4.3% year-over-year, with strong performance in coal, nonmetallic minerals, and grain. However, intermodal traffic decreased by 6.5% year-over-year, potentially due to supply chain factors. Year-to-date figures indicate steady growth in rail freight. Businesses should closely monitor market trends, optimize supply chains, diversify transportation modes, and strengthen risk management to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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North American Rail Freight Gains Mask Container Volume Drop

North American Rail Freight Gains Mask Container Volume Drop

Data from the Association of American Railroads reveals a mixed performance in the U.S. rail freight market for the week ending November 8th. Carload traffic saw a slight increase of 0.1%, driven by nonmetallic minerals and grain. However, intermodal traffic (containers and trailers) declined by 8.7% year-over-year, potentially indicating weaker consumer demand. Despite this, cumulative freight volume for the first 45 weeks of 2025 remains positive. The impact of global economic uncertainties on future performance warrants close monitoring.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Airline Route Strategies Fuel Airport Expansion Growth

Airline Route Strategies Fuel Airport Expansion Growth

This paper explores how to leverage OAG aviation data to construct route stimulation curves, assisting airports in more effective route development. By analyzing existing indirect passenger traffic and the passenger traffic growth of existing routes, airports can forecast the market potential of new routes, optimize their route network, and enhance market competitiveness. Building airport-specific route stimulation curves enables a more precise understanding of market trends and facilitates sustainable development. This approach allows for data-driven decision making in route planning and expansion.

07/18/2015 Logistics Industry Insights
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Pinterest Expands Crossborder Ecommerce for 2025 Growth

Pinterest Expands Crossborder Ecommerce for 2025 Growth

This article provides a detailed guide to downloading and registering on Pinterest in 2025, along with an in-depth analysis of its traffic mechanism and core functionalities. Whether you're a beginner or experienced in cross-border e-commerce, this article will help you quickly get started with Pinterest and seize this visual marketing opportunity to drive traffic to your independent website. Learn how to leverage Pinterest's features to enhance your brand's visibility and attract potential customers to your online store.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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