US Rail Freight Volumes Rise Amid Economic Recovery

US Rail Freight Volumes Rise Amid Economic Recovery

According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. rail freight traffic for the week ending August 30th increased by 0.6% year-over-year, with intermodal traffic up 1.2%. Chemicals and metallic ores showed strong performance, while petroleum and grain declined. Cumulative freight traffic for the first 35 weeks of 2025 continues to grow, suggesting a gradual economic recovery. The rail industry faces both challenges and opportunities, requiring continuous innovation and development.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Global 3PL Industry Faces Trade and Pandemic Challenges

Global 3PL Industry Faces Trade and Pandemic Challenges

Based on an interview with logistics expert Cathy Morrow Roberson, this article analyzes the impact of trade frictions and the COVID-19 pandemic on the global 3PL industry. It explores shifts in transportation modes, localization trends, and future industry development. The article emphasizes the importance of digital transformation, supply chain visibility, green logistics, and personalized services. It provides valuable insights for 3PL companies to address challenges and seize opportunities.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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EU Counters US Tariffs with Greenland Investment and Security Plan

EU Counters US Tariffs with Greenland Investment and Security Plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized the United States for imposing tariffs based on Greenland, reaffirming the EU's support for Greenland and Danish sovereignty. The EU will launch an Arctic Security Support Program, increasing investment and strengthening cooperation with multiple countries in the Arctic region. Simultaneously, the EU will upgrade its own security strategy while respecting the rights of all countries to pursue their own development paths.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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China Cargo Airlines Opens Chongqingbudapest Route to Expand Trade

China Cargo Airlines Opens Chongqingbudapest Route to Expand Trade

China Eastern Logistics launched a direct Chongqing-Budapest cargo route, operated three times a week by Boeing 777F aircraft, primarily transporting cross-border e-commerce goods and IT products. This initiative will improve the efficiency of Chongqing's advantageous products entering the European market and further enhance the international cargo route network of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, contributing to the development of foreign trade in the central and western regions of China.

02/05/2026 Logistics
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Dayao Sodas New CEO Aims to Drive National Expansion

Dayao Sodas New CEO Aims to Drive National Expansion

Dayao Soda welcomes new CEO Sun Yinong, signaling a deep reshaping by KKR aimed at breaking regional limitations and achieving national expansion. The article analyzes Dayao's development history, challenges, and future opportunities, suggesting Sun Yinong's experience may help Dayao optimize channels, upgrade products, and accelerate capitalization. However, with intense market competition, Dayao still needs to improve its product, channels, and national strategy to break the curse of being a regional brand.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Kias Profits at Risk from 25B US Tariff Threat

Kias Profits at Risk from 25B US Tariff Threat

Kia Motors warns that operating profit is expected to decrease by 3.5 trillion won this year due to US tariffs. The company is actively adjusting its global powertrain layout to address the challenges and strives to achieve growth exceeding the industry average. Tariff pressure has become a key factor affecting Kia's future development. The company is working to mitigate the impact and maintain profitability in the face of these trade challenges.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Leapmotor IPO Tests EV Startups Path to Profitability

Leapmotor IPO Tests EV Startups Path to Profitability

Leapmotor's IPO in Hong Kong marks a new phase in the competition among emerging electric vehicle manufacturers. This article analyzes Leapmotor's development history, product strategy, financial situation, and technology roadmap, revealing the challenges and opportunities it faces. While Leapmotor has achieved breakthroughs in deliveries, it still needs to address its losses and establish a firm foothold in the fierce market competition to achieve its goal of becoming a 'leader'.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Putians Crossborder Ecommerce Sets 2026 Export Goals

Putians Crossborder Ecommerce Sets 2026 Export Goals

Putian's cross-border e-commerce is embracing development opportunities. By participating in the Cross-border E-commerce Growth Summit and the Industrial Belt Going Global Empowerment Session, sellers can understand industry trends, learn operational skills, and expand their network, thus standing out in the market competition. This article provides a detailed interpretation of several key activities, helping sellers seize the golden age of cross-border e-commerce in Putian.

02/05/2026 Logistics
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Chinas Sima Yue Launches Enterprise AI Partnership Program

Chinas Sima Yue Launches Enterprise AI Partnership Program

Enterprise AI is expected to boom by 2026. Sima Yue launches the AI Partner Program, offering mature enterprise-level AI business scenarios and products, eliminating the need for ground-up development and lowering the entry barrier. An exclusive closed-door meeting invites partners from various cities to share product resources, market opportunities, and implementation support. Together, we will deeply cultivate regional markets and seize the dividends of scaled AI implementation.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Kyoto Convention Amendment to Boost Global Trade Efficiency

Kyoto Convention Amendment to Boost Global Trade Efficiency

Finland has joined the Revised Kyoto Convention, which aims to simplify and harmonize customs procedures, promoting global trade facilitation. It requires 40 contracting parties to sign or accede for it to take effect; currently, there are 31. The amendment is expected to reduce trade costs, improve efficiency, and enhance transparency, creating more opportunities for businesses. It's a promising development for international trade, streamlining customs processes and boosting economic growth.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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