Consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) and retailers are among the largest intermodal shippers. Today’s edition of The Stockout highlights data relevant for shippers that utilize rail intermodal or are looking to move in that direction for transportation savings and/or to promote dedication to environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
October is the traditional peak month for intermodal volume. In light of the goods shortages during the past couple fall shipping seasons, that peak was elongated into November and even December and January, as shown in the volume chart above.