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Intermodal Volumes Rise 2.3% in March

April 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Intermodal volumes saw a 2.3% annual gain in March.
Total volume reached 1,606,602 units.
Domestic containers were up 9.5% annually.

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Strategic Implications

This increase may signal a shift in freight demand towards intermodal, which could benefit from trucking capacity constraints and rising fuel prices. The gains suggest intermodal is well-positioned to handle volume spikes, indicating potential for market share growth.

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What Happened

Gains Reflect Pickup In Industrial Activity And Shifts In Freight Demand

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reported a 2.3% annual gain in intermodal volumes for March, with total volume reaching 1,606,602 units. Domestic containers saw a significant increase of 9.5% annually, while ISO containers fell 3.9%. According to IANA Director of Economics Andrew Sibold, the pickup in industrial activity and shifts in freight demand may drive further growth in intermodal volumes, as reported by Logistics Management.

Companies Mentioned

Intermodal Association of North America DAT MHI Deloitte Echo Global Logistics USPS

Topics

Intermodal Freight Logistics Transportation Supply Chain

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Intermodal Volumes Rise 2.3% in March

April 27, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Intermodal volumes saw a 2.3% annual gain in March.
Total volume reached 1,606,602 units.
Domestic containers were up 9.5% annually.

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Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Strategic Implications

This increase may signal a shift in freight demand towards intermodal, which could benefit from trucking capacity constraints and rising fuel prices. The gains suggest intermodal is well-positioned to handle volume spikes, indicating potential for market share growth.

Sign in to view strategic implications Get full access to strategic analysis and expert insights.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

What Happened

Gains Reflect Pickup In Industrial Activity And Shifts In Freight Demand

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reported a 2.3% annual gain in intermodal volumes for March, with total volume reaching 1,606,602 units. Domestic containers saw a significant increase of 9.5% annually, while ISO containers fell 3.9%. According to IANA Director of Economics Andrew Sibold, the pickup in industrial activity and shifts in freight demand may drive further growth in intermodal volumes, as reported by Logistics Management.

Companies Mentioned

Intermodal Association of North America DAT MHI Deloitte Echo Global Logistics USPS

Topics

Intermodal Freight Logistics Transportation Supply Chain