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	Tallies, totals and other trend data in the freight transportation realm (8/20/2026) The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index® fell 4.8% year over year in July after a 4.1% drop in June, Cass Information Systems Inc. reported on Aug. 17. "Some of the softness is the result of higher fuel prices, but to a large extent, volumes are still soft because capacity is declining," Cass officials said.

	Webcast panel explores what's next for UP-NS merger The webcast marked the fourth time the four-member panel had assembled to discuss the UP-NS merger. There have been several major developments since their last presentation in May.

	ADM to expand capacity at UP-served grain elevator in Oklahoma ADM is poised to start a multimillion-dollar project in Oklahoma involving various elevator enhancements designed to significantly increase throughput for corn and corn gluten feed pellets by reducing train unloading times about 50%.

	Systems thinking: RDC's Ida Posner bridges the worlds of rail and environmental philanthropy Railroad Development Corp. Chief Operating Officer Ida Posner is a planner by nature, but a career in rail was not initially part of her plan.

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