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Why more shippers are turning to rail for long-haul freight transportation
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (235+ words) Rising trucking rates and tightening truck capacity are prompting many U. S. shippers to move freight back to rail, particularly for long-haul transportation, The Wall Street Journal reports." After several years of weak demand and low pricing in the trucking sector, carrier…...
Roundup: The squeeze begins / Layoffs? Not yet / Baton Rouge built
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (243+ words) Gas, interrupted: Americans are cutting back as gas prices surge toward $4 a gallon following the Iran war, with many waiting in long lines for cheaper fuel, hunting discounts and trimming spending on travel, dining and groceries. Economists warn sustained price…...
Why reshoring is no easy solution to US supply chain disruptions
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (153+ words) Reshoring is gaining traction as companies rethink supply chains amid geopolitical risk and disruption, but experts caution it's not a quick fix, Fast Company writes." Bringing manufacturing back to the U. S. is a long-term structural decision that requires disciplined execution, not…...
Roundup: Winter weather / Yale University / UPS layoffs
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (212+ words) businessreport. com Tuesday, January 27, 2026 More on the way: A brutal cold snap has caused up to six deaths in Louisiana, knocked out power to more than 125, 000 customers and forced the opening of dozens of warming centers as temperatures plunged into…...
Sectors: The Capital Region is becoming a critical node in the national supply chain network
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (670+ words) The Capital Region is rapidly becoming one of the South's most strategic logistics and distribution centers, leveraging its geographic position, transportation infrastructure and deep-water port access to attract major national players. "The Capital Region offers something rare: interstate highway access,…...
Low freight demand keeps US trucking industry from getting back on a roll
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (229+ words) Hopes for a 2025 rebound in the U. S. trucking sector are fading, with freight demand remaining soft for a third straight year, The Wall Street Journal reports." Tariff uncertainty and bloated inventories are weighing on shipping volumes, even as the industry enters…...