U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are down, for week ending December 15, reports AAR
Rail carloads, at 224,620, fell 1.7% annually, and intermodal containers and trailer volume, at 294,284 units, decreased 1.2% annually.
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DAT’s November Truckload Volume Index sees more mixed results
November’s TVI dry van freight reading—at 197—fell 18% compared to October, while falling 12% annually. The November refrigerated (reefer) TVI—at 172—was down 11% sequentially and off 6.0% annually. And the…
Lire la suite →November intermodal volumes see annual decline, reports IANA
Total November volume, at 1,456,259 units, fell 4.1% annually, following a 2.0% annual decline in October and respective 2.4% and 1.6% annual gains seen in September and August, respectively. Which…
Lire la suite →XPO Announces Brad Jacobs to Step Down as Executive Chairman
XPO, Inc. has announced that Brad Jacobs will step down as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective December 31, 2025.
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Report: Just 3% of executives say trade policies are positively affecting their business
The challenges that have plagued supply chains in 2025 will continue in the new year, according to a 2026 Forecasting Report from risk and claims administration firm Sedgwick, released this…
Lire la suite →DPD: We are confident our US traffic will be handled efficiently
After supporting DPD UK during the de minimis changes, Mark 3 has now created a bespoke solution to flexibly navigate US import regulations
Lire la suite →DHL Global: The expansion aligns with our strategy to strengthen our North American logistics network
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is excited to announce the expansion of its cold storage facilities close to the Los Angeles…
Lire la suite →One in two Belgian train stations to have a bbox by the end of the yearÂ
bpost and SNCB/NMBS are joining forces to significantly expand the number of bboxes in train stations.
Lire la suite →The APC: our transition to new ownership represents an exciting next chapter
The Alternative Parcels Company Limited (The APC)Â has announced its business results for the 2024/25 financial year, with 3.6% year-on-year growth in operating profit, totalling ÂŁ7.4 million.Â
Lire la suite →Consumer Scotland urges Ofcom not to scrap price cap for Second-Class stamps
Consumer Scotland is urging regulator Ofcom not to scrap the current price cap on Second-Class stamps amid proposals that could see it weakened or removed.
Lire la suite →USPS: Our last mile can become our customer’s last mile
 The U.S. Postal Service today announced that it will open up entry to its valuable last mile delivery network.
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Survey: American manufacturers list economic challenges
American manufacturers continue to report "a mixed bag" of economic challenges, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)’s Q4 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.In the quarterly survey, manufacturers applauded certain…
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Tensions rise between consumer expectations and retail supply chains
Market research shows growing tension between escalating consumer expectations and the ability of global supply chains to keep pace, according to a study from Impinj, a provider of RAIN RFID…
Lire la suite →Supply Chain Pros Under Pressure — But There’s a Way Through
In supply chain roles, the weight of expectation doesn’t just sit on spreadsheets — it lands on people. Recent data shows that the majority of workers are grappling with burnout.…
Lire la suite →sustamize: Vendor Analysis — Carbon management solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summaryÂ
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of sustamize, a solution built to help manufacturers understand and optimize their products’ carbon footprint. Increased regulation and customer pressure are pushing…
Lire la suite →PostNord: We know that the red postbox holds a special meaning for many people in Denmark
After more than 170 years as a permanent feature of the Danish streetscape, the iconic red postbox is now getting a new lease on life – in support of a…
Lire la suite → InPost UK: we’re seeing a clear acceleration in locker adoption
New research from InPost UK shows that parcel locker usage is surging this festive season, with 44% of consumers planning to use lockers to receive parcels.
Lire la suite →AI Today in Transportation Management: Early Progress, Lingering Barriers
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from “Transportation Pulse Report 2026 – Smarter. Faster. Still Human. The AI Shift in Transportation Management.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM in…
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Asia – Europe rates staying elevated on some early pre-LNY start – December 16, 2025 Update
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Lire la suite →Category Management: Key insights for 2026 from Creactives
We recently launched a new research campaign into the discipline of category management (CatMan): how it is being deployed by businesses, its relevance to the procurement operation and the benefits…
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