# Gulf coast export demand drives capacity crunch

> The update says North American drayage capacity is declining as owner-operators exit or consolidate, while container volumes could rise and strain port and drayage infrastructure. It also reports severe congestion at the BNSF Chicago intermodal facility due to chassis shortages and mismatches, and continuing low-water service fees at Montreal’s port.

- Date: 2026-11-07 · published 2026-11-07T12:08:10.412Z
- Category: logistics · region North America · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/85879-gulf-coast-export-demand-drives-capacity-crunch
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Tighter drayage and intermodal capacity can raise freight costs and delay shipments, but the update does not identify a specific feed commodity or quantified trade-flow impact.

## Sources

- cvcvisions.com: https://www.cvcvisions.com/en-us/chrglobal/resources/insights-and-advisories/north-america-freight-insights/oct-2025-freight-market-update/drayage/

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