U.S. rail freight and intermodal traffic both decreased year-over-year in the first week of March. While carloads of coal, petroleum, and motor vehicles increased, commodities like grain experienced declines. Overall, North American rail freight volume also saw a downturn. These figures are often viewed as economic indicators, reflecting the health and activity of various industries and supply chains.
In November 2025, US rail freight saw carload traffic increase by 4.3%, while intermodal traffic declined by 6.5%. Commodities like coal experienced growth, while miscellaneous carloads decreased. Year-to-date figures still show overall growth. The rail freight industry faces both challenges and opportunities, as reflected in these economic indicators and the performance of intermodal and traditional rail freight sectors.
In 2020, the China-Europe Railway Express 'Chang'an Hao' operated 3,720 trains, with a total cargo weight of 2.811 million tons, becoming the top performer in national core indicators. Its extensive reach covers Central Asia and South Asia, enhancing global logistics efficiency through an innovative sea-rail combined transport system. This development has also facilitated industrial agglomeration and foreign trade growth in the Xi'an region.
This report assesses the economic value of the air transport industry in North Asia, emphasizing its contribution to GDP and employment. It analyzes key indicators such as connectivity and affordability, and explores the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including infrastructure bottlenecks, technological innovation, and policy support. Finally, the report offers recommendations for promoting the sustainable development of the North Asian air transport industry.
The Russian customs performance evaluation system faces issues such as complex and rigid indicators, and an overemphasis on results rather than processes, leading to inefficient resource allocation and difficulty in meeting public needs. This paper suggests building a scientific performance evaluation system by clarifying assessment goals, simplifying the indicator system, introducing external evaluation, and strengthening process management. The aim is to improve customs efficiency and transparency.
The 40th Annual Quest for Quality Awards by Logistics Management magazine recognized 142 companies for outstanding service. Based on customer evaluations, the awards cover various sectors including transportation, 3PL, and ports. Key performance indicators assessed include on-time delivery, value, and information technology. This award aims to encourage excellence within the logistics industry and foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial new era for logistics.
The U.S. Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) decreased in December for the first time in four months, ending a streak of consecutive increases. The index showed an overall growth of 1.0% for the year. However, factors such as supply chain disruptions remain important considerations. This decline warrants attention as broader economic indicators are analyzed and the impact of ongoing supply chain challenges is assessed.
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of Streaky Bay Airport (YKBY) in Australia from a data analyst's perspective. Starting with its geographical coordinates and code information, it utilizes a general airport operational analysis framework to explore key performance indicators such as flight traffic, passenger and cargo volume, delays, and safety. The aim is to provide decision-making support for pilots, logistics managers, and airport administrators.
The Zhengzhou Airport Economic Comprehensive Experimental Zone has achieved remarkable success in industrial cluster development, with smartphone production exceeding 200 million units. Additionally, Zhengzhou Airport's cargo and mail throughput has reached 400,000 tons, making the Zheng-European Railway comprehensive indicators the leading ones among China-Europe trains. These accomplishments lay the foundation for Zhengzhou's economic growth, accelerate infrastructure development, and highlight its potential and value as a modern logistics hub.
When choosing a logistics provider, it is essential to identify the origin and destination clearly by entering the correct city or county names. Users can filter logistics routes through the query function available on the website. Additionally, when selecting a logistics company, it is important to pay attention to key indicators such as network locations, service reviews, integrity guarantees, and order volume to ensure the quality and reliability of logistics services.
