News / US intermodal sector loses market share for fourth consecutive quarter

© Jonathan Weiss

The US economy is showing signs of slowing, but remains on an upward trajectory for now – intermodal traffic, however, appears trapped in a downward spiral, with the coming peak season expected to provide only temporary relief.

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) reported a 3.8% decline in intermodal volumes for the second quarter, with the seven top trade corridors, in terms of density, that account for 63% of total volumes, showing a 6% drop.

The decline aggravated a dismal trend ...