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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 3, 2026August LMI: Capacity Crisis Drives Freight Prices Up 63% YoY
The August Logistics Managers' Index reveals a fundamental market recalibration in U.S. trucking: transportation capacity remains severely contracted at 40 (well below the 50-expansion threshold), yet
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 4, 2026Trucking Capacity Tightens in July, Rates Hold Strong
July 2026 marked a significant tightening in the U.S. trucking market, with transportation capacity contracting at the second-fastest rate in the Logistics Managers' Index's 10-year history. The LMI c
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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJul 14, 2026Carriers Shut Down, Logistics Firms Cut Jobs Amid Freight Crisis
The freight industry is experiencing acute consolidation pressure, with multiple carriers announcing shutdowns and logistics firms implementing workforce reductions. This wave of distress reflects ove
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