By Jonathan S. Reiskin, Associate News Editor
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North American intermodal shipping volumes rose 5.2% during the second quarter, with the domestic segment growing more quickly than import-export business, the Intermodal Association of North America reported.
Industry executives attributed much of the gain to conversion from truck-only transportation.
In an Aug. 6 report, IANA said the three-month tally for containers and trailers was 3.72 million units, up from 3.53 million in the same time last year.
IANA said it was the highest second-quarter volume for international shipping since 2008.
Domestic shipments rose by 6.7%, container volumes soared, but trailers contracted. International container volume gained 3.9%.
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