The Latest Numbers Rail Professionals Rely On

The freight market is shifting, and the latest data is starting to reveal where pressures are emerging, opportunities exist, and trends are evolving across the supply chain.

From import volumes to rate changes to port activity, the newest RailPrime Numbers highlight the signals shaping freight rail. For rail professionals, these aren't just numbers, they inform your critical operational and strategic decisions.

Four Metrics Driving Today's Rail Market

Projected drop in U.S. import volumes this March amid tariff uncertainty.

Freight expenditures rose month over month—driven by higher rates, not higher volume.

Spot rates remain elevated year over year as capacity continues to tighten.

Increase in February container volume at the Port of Los Angeles, signaling continued cargo movement despite broader uncertainty.

These highlights are just a snapshot from this month's RailPrime Numbers, our regular look at the metrics defining freight rail and the broader transportation landscape.

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