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German Industrial Output Gains Lift European Freight Demand

Germany's industrial production expanded for the first time since war broke out in Iran, signaling potential relief for Europe's largest economy amid elevated energy expenses. The uptick in manufacturing activity is expected to bolster freight movement across the continent. Rail carriers have already reported solid gains in intermodal traffic, while trucking operations posted double-digit growth rates. The expansion comes as shippers navigate persistent energy cost pressures that have weighed on logistics networks throughout the region. Analysts view the production increase as a sign that European industrial capacity is adapting to current economic conditions and may sustain freight demand in coming months.