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7/24/2026
The original title is: "Modal Shift: Why Shippers AVOID Cheaper Intermodal | FreightWaves Today"

The original title is: "Modal Shift: Why Shippers AVOID Cheaper Intermodal | FreightWaves Today"

Original: Modal Shift: Why Shippers AVOID Cheaper Intermodal | FreightWaves Today

Short summary

Nicholas Shipe of Circle Logistics discusses automotive logistics shifts and the intermodal vs. expedited freight decision-making process. Cost alone doesn't drive mode selection—manufacturers prioritize production uptime over cheaper transit. The episode also touches on America's energy advantage and its influence on industrial supply chains.

  • Intermodal vs expedited freight decisions driven by production uptime, not just cost
  • Automotive logistics seeing critical modal shifts
  • US energy advantage shaping industrial supply chains

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