Descartes: Container import volume trajectory is strong

The container market continued to show strength in March as the pull forward ahead of the Lunar New Year continues to pay dividends at the ports.

According to the monthly report by Descartes, U.S. container import volumes in March climbed by 0.4% from February and over 15% from March 2023.

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Union Pacific adds route between Chicago and Southern California

Union Pacific in April launched a new direct service connecting Southern California to metro Chicago in a continued bid to capture more over-the-road shipments and relieve roadway congestion, according to a press release.

The service connects the railroad’s Lance Fritz Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal in Fontana, California, to its yard in Northlake, Illinois.

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U.S. fleet professionals look towards sustainability to cut down on rising operating costs

A new report from Geotab found that U.S. fleet professionals are successfully leveraging sustainability to cut down on their operating costs. 

Released on April 10, the report found that 87% out of 100 professionals surveyed across the automotive, government and business fleet industries in the U.S. anticipate increased business costs throughout 2024. As costs rise, 39% of fleet professionals said that new vehicles represent the biggest portion of their costs. 

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