North American Intermodal Volume Falls in July Recovery Expected

North American Intermodal Volume Falls in July Recovery Expected

According to the Intermodal Association of North America, intermodal volumes in July decreased by 9.8% year-over-year, with a cumulative decrease of 9.6% for the year. Key factors include economic downturn, high inventory levels, and reduced consumer demand. The association anticipates a potential recovery in the second half of the year. Businesses should focus on monitoring the economic situation, optimizing operations, expanding services, strengthening technological innovation, and deepening collaboration to address challenges and seize opportunities.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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US Rail Freight Growth Slows Amid Economic Challenges

US Rail Freight Growth Slows Amid Economic Challenges

Data from the Association of American Railroads shows a year-over-year decrease in both US rail carloads and intermodal units for the week ending December 15th. While cumulative year-to-date figures remain positive, the late-year downturn warrants attention. Key influencing factors include macroeconomic fluctuations, industry restructuring, and changes in the competitive landscape. To address these challenges and achieve sustainable development, railway companies need to increase infrastructure investment, optimize operational management, and expand diversified business ventures.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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US Retail Sales Rise Modestly in July Amid Steady Recovery

US Retail Sales Rise Modestly in July Amid Steady Recovery

Data from the US Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation show that retail sales increased by 0.5% month-over-month and 4.0% year-over-year in July. Total retail sales from May to July also grew by 4.0% year-over-year, indicating a steady recovery in the US consumer market. However, future growth still faces challenges such as inflation and supply chain issues. Retailers need to be flexible and adaptable to navigate these challenges.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas Foreign Trade Hits Record Growth Amid Rising Market Entrants

Chinas Foreign Trade Hits Record Growth Amid Rising Market Entrants

In 2025, China's total foreign trade volume reached a record high, growing by 3.8% year-on-year, marking the ninth consecutive year of positive growth. Exports of high-tech and green products were particularly strong, and the vitality of private enterprises increased. The year saw a record 1.256 million new foreign trade companies registered, the highest in the last five years. Guangdong province led the nation in the number of foreign trade enterprises, indicating significant market potential.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Rail Freight Shifts Intermodal Rises As Coal Declines

US Rail Freight Shifts Intermodal Rises As Coal Declines

According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. rail freight performance in the first two weeks of January was mixed. Intermodal traffic increased by 11.6% year-over-year, driven by e-commerce and supply chain optimization. Traditional carloads decreased by 1.8% year-over-year, with a significant decline in coal shipments, reflecting the energy transition. Rail operators need to adjust their strategies and pay attention to market changes. Policymakers should support railway infrastructure development to promote intermodal transportation.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Chinas Hefei Expo Targets Growing Health Food Demand

Chinas Hefei Expo Targets Growing Health Food Demand

The 2026 China (Hefei) Nuts & Dried Fruits Food Exhibition & Chinese New Year Shopping Festival will focus on new trends in healthy consumption. Featuring two main themes, "Selected New Year Goods Festival" and "Health-Preserving New Year Goods Festival," the event will gather high-quality New Year products and various health products. It aims to create a comprehensive platform integrating brand display, product trading, and trend exchange, providing more choices and opportunities for both businesses and consumers.

01/23/2026 HS Code Query
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US Rail Freight Intermodal Rises Coal Declines in February

US Rail Freight Intermodal Rises Coal Declines in February

According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. rail carload traffic decreased slightly by 0.7% year-over-year for the week ending February 8. However, intermodal traffic increased by 7.4%. Chemical and nonmetallic minerals carloads increased, while coal and metallic ores carloads declined. Year-to-date, carload traffic is even with last year, while intermodal traffic is up 9.7%. The rail freight market is experiencing structural changes, with intermodal transportation becoming a major driver of growth.

01/30/2026 Logistics
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Hangzhou Airport Reports Record H1 Cargo Growth Amid Ecommerce Boom

Hangzhou Airport Reports Record H1 Cargo Growth Amid Ecommerce Boom

In the first half of the year, Hangzhou's airport port achieved an international cargo volume exceeding 110,000 tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.47%. Among this, the export cargo volume reached 97,500 tons, with cross-border e-commerce shipments accounting for over 60%, highlighting the new vitality of the region's economy.

08/07/2025 Logistics
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US Freight Volume Shows Mixed Trends in July

US Freight Volume Shows Mixed Trends in July

According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), July's freight volume remained unchanged from June on a seasonally adjusted basis, but increased by 4.1% year-over-year. Experts suggest this data indicates a slowdown in economic growth, but not a standstill. Freight volume in the second half of the year could be influenced by factors such as manufacturing, inventory levels, and energy prices. Full-year growth is projected to be between 3% and 3.5%, suggesting the recovery path still faces challenges.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Wondershare Filmora Releases Lunar New Yearthemed Video Assets

Wondershare Filmora Releases Lunar New Yearthemed Video Assets

Wondershare Filmora launches an exclusive Lunar New Year asset library for the Year of the Dragon, covering seven modules: footage, audio, text, transitions, borders, stickers, and templates. It helps users quickly create creative New Year greetings videos. This update includes Chinese-style 2D/3D animations, New Year's music and sound effects, exclusive text effects, themed transition borders and stickers, and one-click video templates. It aims to improve users' video production efficiency and quality, creating more personalized and festive Chinese New Year videos.

02/11/2026 Document Interpretation
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