The rate is the fastest since the second quarter of 2014, but analysts warn trade tensions could weigh down growth in the near future.

Shareholders agree to COSCO acquisition of parent company.

CEO says outlook “promising, thanks to growing customer demand for rail shipments across most commodity groups, particularly in North America.”

The European Union said it will not allow the United Kingdom to continue benefiting from its customs procedures and duty collection once it exits the EU customs union.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says concluding the renegotiation by the end of August would allow NAFTA 2.0 to be in place before Mexico swears in new president.

The House now must pass the new version of the legislation before it goes to President Trump for approval.

Raising of Bayonne Bridge helped drive increase in container volumes.

The tank barge operator posted consolidated revenues jump of nearly 70 percent.

Cargoes may be moved to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Railway.

The German government also will promote the shift of freight traffic from road to rail.