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Rail intermodal volumes stabilize in September

5 October 2023

September was the highest month in 2023 for U.S. intermodal traffic, finding support in the peak season, according to the Association of American Railroads.

U.S. freight railroads originated 1 million containers and trailers in September, a 0.7% increase from September 2022. Year-over-year (y/y) comparisons so far this year have had intermodal volumes trailing year-ago levels.

“Intermodal had the best volume month of the year in September, showing, after three years, that ‘peak season’ still...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rail-intermodal-volumes-stabilize-in-september

US freight rail traffic slips nearly 3% in 2022

5 January 2023

U.S. rail traffic in 2022 was generally lower than 2021 levels amid concerns about an economic recession and subpar rail service.

The U.S. operations of freight railroads handled about 25.4 million carloads and intermodal units in 2022, down 2.8% from 2021, according to data from the Association of American Railroads. Of that, U.S. carload traffic was flat to lower, slipping 0.3% to nearly 12 million carloads, while intermodal volumes fell 4.9% to about 13.4 million containers and trailers. The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-freight-rail-traffic-slips-nearly-3-in-2022

US rail traffic growth slows in July

6 August 2021

An aerial photograph of a rail yard with parked intermodal containers lined up in rows.

U.S. rail traffic in July continued to be higher than July 2020, but that growth appeared to be moderating.

The U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hauled 1.97 million carloads and intermodal units in July, a 3.8% increase year-over-year. While carload volumes grew 6.6% to 904,670 carloads, intermodal traffic rose by only 1.5% to 1.07 million containers and trailers, according to the Association of American Railroads.

Supply chain issues, as well as lower grain exports, contributed to the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-rail-traffic-growth-slows-in-july

June carloads reflect an economy in ‘much better shape’

8 July 2021

19 of 20 commodity categories see gains in June

U.S. railroads reported that carloads and intermodal originations reached 2.56 million during June, up 14.5% year-over-year, according to weekly data provided by the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

June carloads in the U.S. increased 19.1% year-over-year to 1.18 million with intermodal container and trailer volumes climbing 10.9% to 1.39 million.

The year-over-year comparisons continue to benefit from severe declines in shipments a year ago as a result of COVID-related lockdowns and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/june-carloads-reflect-an-economy-in-much-better-shape