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title: "US freight sector shows mixed growth as intermodal profits rise"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294453090.md"
description: "The US freight sector shows mixed growth: rail traffic rose 2.5% YoY in late July, while Schneider National increased intermodal profits 14% in Q2 by rejecting low-margin loads. Additionally, Asia-North America air cargo demand surged 14.7% in June, driven by AI and semiconductor shipments."
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# US freight sector shows mixed growth as intermodal profits rise

Rail volumes climb: US rail traffic rose 2.5% year-on-year in the last full week of July, with gains in both carloads and intermodal units, reflecting steady North American freight growth. Profit over volume: Schneider National boosted intermodal profits 14% in Q2 despite flat volumes by rejecting low-margin loads, contrasting with competitors’ volume-driven growth. Air cargo surge: Asia–North America air freight demand jumped 14.7% in June, its fifth month of growth, fueled by AI and semiconductor shipments despite broader trade slowing.

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