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FreightWaves SONAR: Data Highlights Intermodal/Truck Competition by Lane
Written by Mike Baudendistel, FreightWaves Market ExpertNumerous factors are impairing intermodal volume growth. These include blanked sailings, a shift in overall freight demand toward refrigerated, an uncertain outlook for consumer demand and, of course, competition from the highway.