News / North American railroads report intermodal volumes on the increase

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North American intermodal operators are continuing to make volume gains, but are showing mixed results when it comes to revenue.

At CSX, full-year income and revenue per unit (RPU) year on year fell 1%, to $2.04bn, and 5%, to $708, respectively, said chief commercial officer Kevin Boone as he addressed investors, and pointed to ground gained in terms of volumes.

“We continue to compete and win intermodal business,” he said, and noted volume growth in all ...