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Intermodal shippers survived the peak shipping season last year without any major snags, and the nation's rail carriers are gearing up to improve intermodal performance this year. Not surprisingly, imports from China will continue to drive intermodal rail growth.
“In 2006, China is projected to be the origin point for 48 percent of import containers coming into the U.S,” said an executive with Norfolk Southern.
While intermodal rail set records in 2005, coal will remain the top commodity for rail carriers. Fortunately, coal volume and prices are expected to remain strong as utilities replenish stockpiles and natural gas prices remain high.
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