North American Rail Freight Mixed As Intermodal Outperforms in July

North American Rail Freight Mixed As Intermodal Outperforms in July

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported mixed results for North American rail freight traffic for the week ending July 7. Overall freight volume saw a slight year-over-year decrease, but intermodal volume increased. Regional performance varied, with significant differences between the East and West. Automotive and petroleum product shipments showed notable growth. Businesses should optimize intermodal strategies, pay attention to regional variations and key industries, and strengthen risk management practices.

01/22/2026 Logistics
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Quest for Quality Awards Honor Top Logistics and Supply Chain Firms

Quest for Quality Awards Honor Top Logistics and Supply Chain Firms

The 42nd “Excellence in Quality Award” recognizes 160 logistics service providers for their outstanding performance. Recipients are directly rated by readers of the *Logistics Management* magazine, ensuring impartiality. Evaluation criteria include on-time delivery, value, and information technology. The award aims to incentivize excellent service and provide a reliable benchmark for companies, ultimately promoting the development of the logistics industry. It highlights companies that demonstrate superior quality and customer-centric approaches within the logistics sector.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Globaltranz Adapts to Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions

Globaltranz Adapts to Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions

GlobalTranz executive Ross Spanier offers an in-depth analysis of the pandemic's impact on supply chains, highlighting shipper anxiety, regional disparities, container shortages, inventory management challenges, capacity fluctuations, and intermodal transport difficulties. He emphasizes the critical role of technological innovation, adaptability, and collaboration in navigating the crisis. Spanier underscores the necessity of building more resilient supply chains to withstand future disruptions. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities, requiring businesses to rethink their strategies and prioritize agility.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Trucking Market Slump Continues Amid Modest Rate Hike

Trucking Market Slump Continues Amid Modest Rate Hike

A DAT report indicates a mixed performance for the US truckload freight market in October, with overall freight volumes declining but spot rates experiencing a slight increase. Key challenges include soft demand, excess capacity, and rising costs. Experts anticipate a muted peak season and continued market pressure into 2025. The report advises businesses to focus on operational refinement, service diversification, enhanced risk management, and embracing digital transformation to navigate the challenging environment.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Macys Rug Gallery Enhances Supply Chain with Cargo Insurance

Macys Rug Gallery Enhances Supply Chain with Cargo Insurance

Macy's carpet business addressed lengthy traditional carrier liability claim processes by switching to cargo insurance. Cargo insurance offers faster claims processing, more comprehensive coverage, and more controllable risk management. This helps reduce supply chain disruptions, ensures the safe and timely delivery of goods, and ultimately improves customer satisfaction. By mitigating risks associated with shipping and providing quicker resolutions to potential losses, Macy's enhances its supply chain resilience and protects its bottom line.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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US Transport Sector Faces Weather Capacity and Green Challenges in 2024

US Transport Sector Faces Weather Capacity and Green Challenges in 2024

Breakthrough's 'State of Transportation' report reveals that extreme weather is the top challenge for the transportation industry in 2024, with a tightening capacity market and sustainability emerging as a key issue. Shippers and carriers need to strengthen risk management, optimize capacity procurement, embrace green transformation, and build new partnerships to address these challenges and capitalize on opportunities arising from industry consolidation. Collaboration and proactive strategies are crucial for navigating the evolving landscape.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Bismarck Airport ICAO Code and Key Operational Details

Bismarck Airport ICAO Code and Key Operational Details

This article focuses on Bismarck Municipal Airport, providing its ICAO code (KBIS) along with IATA and FAA codes. It details key information such as airport name, country, region, elevation, and coordinates. This resource aims to help pilots, controllers, and other aviation professionals quickly access essential airport data, ensuring flight safety and operational efficiency. The information is presented concisely for rapid reference and accurate decision-making in flight planning and air traffic management.

01/21/2026 Airport Codes
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Langeoog Airport Decoding IATA LGO and ICAO EDWL Codes

Langeoog Airport Decoding IATA LGO and ICAO EDWL Codes

This article, from a data analyst's perspective, deeply analyzes Langeoog Airport's IATA code LGO and ICAO code EDWL. It clarifies the differences and application scenarios of the two code systems, answers frequently asked questions about the airport, and explores the code management issues of small airports. It provides a comprehensive understanding of airport codes and their practical relevance, particularly focusing on the specific case of Langeoog Airport and the challenges associated with smaller aviation hubs.

01/22/2026 Airport Codes
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Warehouse Optimization Strategies Tackle Supply Chain Challenges

Warehouse Optimization Strategies Tackle Supply Chain Challenges

This paper addresses the supply chain challenges faced by warehousing companies and proposes five strategies for optimizing warehouse operations. These include accurately assessing automation needs, optimizing layout to improve space utilization, re-engineering processes for human-machine collaboration, leveraging data-driven insights for lean management, and continuously improving to build an agile supply chain. The aim is to help companies leverage automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency and achieve cost reduction and efficiency gains.

01/22/2026 Warehousing
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Mexicos New Textile Tariffs Challenge Ecommerce Firms

Mexicos New Textile Tariffs Challenge Ecommerce Firms

The e-commerce industry faces multiple challenges and opportunities. Factors such as tariff adjustments for Mexican textiles, tightened US De Minimis import regulations, and supply chain uncertainties impact business operations. By closely monitoring policy changes, optimizing inventory management, enhancing supply chain flexibility and visibility, and strengthening collaborations, businesses can navigate these challenges and achieve sustainable growth. Proactive adaptation and strategic partnerships are crucial for success in the evolving global e-commerce landscape.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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