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Rise in US domestic intermodal traffic a return to ‘historic norm’

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Tight capacity and soaring rates in the truckload sector have prompted US shippers to turn increasingly to intermodal transport. But although enthusiasm for the alternative appears to be waning, it remains more fluid than trucking, despite predictions of rising volumes in September and October. The honeymoon seems to be drawing to a close amid shipper complaints of slower train speeds and less-reliable pick-up and delivery schedules. The pricing advantage has also been ... The post Rise in US domestic intermodal traffic a return to ‘historic norm’ appeared first on The Loadstar .