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(72 articles)Q1 2026 Road Freight Volumes Decline: What It Means
A Q1 2026 road freight transport survey reveals declining volumes across European logistics operations, signaling a contraction in demand or potential market consolidation. This trend reflects broader
Savannah Ocean Terminal 60% Complete, Capacity to Jump 775%
Georgia Ports Authority's $1.6 billion Ocean Terminal redevelopment has reached the 60% completion milestone, with a fully operational 2,650-foot berth now capable of accommodating large container ves
Manufacturing PMI Shows Expansion Despite Inflation Headwinds
U.S. manufacturing activity maintained its expansion streak in September with the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing PMI at 54.5, signaling continued economic growth consistent with 2.4%
Louisiana Ports Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience at AAPA Event
Louisiana's port authorities used the AAPA convention as a platform to showcase ongoing infrastructure improvements and supply chain resilience initiatives. The focus on dredging and infrastructure un
K+N Bets Big on AI Cargo and Chinese Brands During Softening Peak
Kuehne + Nagel is signaling a more nuanced view of peak season performance, betting on emerging opportunities rather than traditional volume growth. While US retail spending remains solid, import dema
LTL Carriers Show Mixed Shipment Trends in Mid-Q3
Mid-third quarter data reveals divergent shipment patterns across major Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers, signaling uneven demand recovery in the trucking sector. While some carriers report strength
Resilience Over Cost: How Manufacturers Are Rethinking Site Selection
Manufacturing site selection is undergoing a fundamental restructuring. For three decades, companies optimized primarily for labor cost arbitrage, driving offshoring to Asia and Mexico. This paradigm
Asia Pacific Supply Chains Brace for Q4 Peak and Golden Week
Asia Pacific supply chains are entering a critical planning phase as Q4 holiday demand converges with Golden Week holidays across major markets. This seasonal convergence creates a complex operational
WiseTech Launches Ocean Capacity Forecasting for Shipper Planning
WiseTech Global has introduced predictive analytics capabilities that provide shippers with advance warning of ocean freight capacity constraints across major trade lanes. This technology-driven solut
WiseTech Four-Week Ocean Risk Outlook Improves Fleet Capacity Planning
WiseTech has introduced a four-week ocean risk outlook designed to provide shipping lines and freight forwarders with forward-looking visibility into capacity constraints and market disruptions. This
Mexico's Supply Chain Growth Driven by Capacity & Digital Tools
Mexican supply chain operators are positioning themselves for sustained growth by combining physical capacity expansion with digital transformation initiatives. The article highlights that successful
Autonomous Freight Moves Beyond Pilots: Waabi Tackles Predictability
Waabi, a Toronto-based physical AI company, is advancing autonomous trucking beyond experimental highway-only pilots toward a comprehensive door-to-door capability that addresses the freight industry'
Ocean Peak Season Defies Early End Expectations Through September
The ocean freight industry is experiencing a prolonged peak season that contradicts earlier industry predictions of an early decline. According to the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates
Spot Rates Hide Regional Divergence Across U.S. Freight Markets
National freight spot rate averages mask a fragmented market landscape where regional dynamics tell fundamentally different stories. While the SONAR Truckload Rejection Index fell 9% week-over-week to
Canterbury Infrastructure Struggles to Keep Pace With Regional Growth
Canterbury region in New Zealand is experiencing accelerated economic and population growth, but its supply chain and logistics infrastructure is lagging behind demand. This mismatch between growth ra
Air Cargo Demand Splits Across Verticals, Market Divergence
Air cargo markets are experiencing differentiated demand trajectories across major verticals, signaling a shift away from uniform capacity pressures toward sector-specific dynamics. This divergence re
FTR Trucking Index Softens but Signals Strong Freight Demand Ahead
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index, a key barometer of North American freight market health, has declined from recent peaks but continues to reflect fundamentally strong underlying demand conditions. T
IMEA Market Update September 2026: Key Shipping Trends
Maersk has released its September 2026 market update focused on the IMEA (Indian, Middle Eastern, and African) region, providing supply chain professionals with regional demand forecasting and capacit
Intra-Asia Peak Season Winds Down, What's Next for Shippers
The early peak season characterizing intra-Asia container trade is entering its final phase, signaling a transition in freight volumes and vessel utilization across the region's major trade corridors.
LTL Freight Demand Growth Slows: What It Means for Logistics
The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight sector is experiencing deceleration in demand growth, signaling broader softness in the transportation market. This slowdown reflects underlying challenges in man
August Class 8 Truck Orders Show Mixed Signals for Freight
Preliminary data on Class 8 truck orders for August reveal a mixed picture for the freight transportation market. While orders show year-over-year gains, they declined sequentially from July, indicati
Air Cargo Demand Shifts to Tech: AI & Semiconductors Drive Growth
DHL's latest market commentary reveals that air cargo demand remains resilient through the third quarter, but the composition of that demand is undergoing a significant structural shift. Earlier in 20
Saudia Cargo Uses AI to Boost Efficiency, Plans Fleet Doubling
Saudia Cargo is implementing artificial intelligence technologies to optimize its operational workflows and has announced strategic expansion plans to double its fleet size. This move reflects a broad
Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 3.9% in July 2026
Global air cargo demand experienced a 3.9% year-over-year increase in July 2026, according to the latest IATA report, signaling continued recovery in the aviation freight sector. This steady growth tr
Air Cargo Demand Surges 3.9% in July, North America Leads
Global air cargo demand posted a 3.9% month-over-month increase in July, with North America emerging as the strongest growth driver among major regions. This uptick signals continued recovery in inter
Korean Air Reshapes Cargo Strategy Post-Asiana Merger
Korean Air is strategically repositioning its cargo operations in anticipation of completing its acquisition of Asiana Airlines on December 17, 2024. The merger will create a substantially larger pass
E-commerce Logistics Boom Cooling: €783bn Market Faces Slowdown
The e-commerce logistics sector, which experienced exceptional growth during pandemic lockdowns, is entering a period of market correction and normalization. While growth rates are moderating, the Eur
Target Boosts In-Stock Levels With Pre-Positioning Strategy
Target is executing a strategic inventory prepositioning initiative ahead of the back-to-school shopping period, according to Chief Operating Officer Lisa Roath. The retailer has proactively staged in
Panama Canal Cuts Shipping Slots Amid El Niño Drought Concerns
The Panama Canal Authority is implementing capacity reductions on daily vessel transits in response to anticipated drought conditions driven by El Niño weather patterns. This proactive measure reflect
Birkenstock Ramps Up Production Capacity Through 2027
Birkenstock is executing a strategic capacity expansion program designed to strengthen its European production footprint and meet anticipated demand through 2027. The initiative involves both enlargem
Aircraft Parts Shortage: The Real Bottleneck in Airline Capacity
The aviation industry faces a structural supply-side constraint that has nothing to do with travel demand. Global travel demand remains robust despite geopolitical headwinds, yet carriers cannot expan
U.S. Rail Freight Surges on Steel Demand and Tariff Effects
U.S. railroad freight traffic reached 525,099 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending August 15, marking a 2.4% increase year-over-year, with metallic minerals and ores emerging as the stron
Container Ship Orderbook Hits 42% as MSC Dominates Capacity Race
The containership industry is experiencing an unprecedented ordering frenzy as major liner operators race to secure market share and hedge against future demand. MSC, already the market leader, has fu
Global Industrial Slowdown Ahead: ECRI Warns Freight Demand Set to Decline
The Economic Cycle Research Institute has issued a significant warning that global industrial activity is peaking and entering a deceleration phase, with implications reaching well beyond traditional
Trucking Lead Times Hit 3-Year High: What It Means for Shippers
National truckload tender lead times have climbed to 3.71 days, the highest level in at least three years, signaling a structural shift in how shippers and carriers manage capacity, even during typica
AI Hyperscaler Logistics Boom Shows No Signs of Slowing
Expeditors, a major global freight forwarder based in Seattle, has signaled robust and sustained demand from AI hyperscalers with no visible signs of deceleration. This commentary comes amid broader i
ITS Logistics February Freight Index Shows Port/Rail Ramp Activity
ITS Logistics has released its February freight index covering US port and rail ramp operations, providing supply chain professionals with a critical snapshot of intermodal freight activity during the
AI Data Centers Drive Air Cargo Peak, But Is the Boom Sustainable?
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure has become a significant demand driver for air cargo, particularly on Asia-to-US routes where volumes have reached post-pandemic highs. T
Top Cold Storage Operators 2026: Capacity Rankings & Market Leaders
GetTransport.com has released a comprehensive ranking of the largest cold storage operators for 2026, providing critical benchmarking data for supply chain professionals managing temperature-sensitive
US Manufacturing Holds Steady Amid Tariffs and Supply Disruptions
US manufacturing continues its expansion trajectory, but the industry faces mounting headwinds from persistent supply chain disruptions and escalating tariff pressures. This mixed signal, steady growt
Air Cargo Market H2: Iran Tensions & AI Demand Drive Volatility
The air cargo market faces a pivotal second half driven by two countervailing forces: ongoing geopolitical instability in the Iran region and surging demand for AI-related equipment and components. Th
Air Cargo Rates Fall Despite Rising Fuel and Middle East Tension
Global air freight rates are contracting despite structural headwinds that typically support price increases. The Freightos Air Index shows rates retreating to approximately $2.82 per kilogram from Ma
TA Transportation Reports Improvement in Qualified Truck Capacity
TA Transportation's latest market analysis indicates an improving environment for qualified truck capacity availability in North America. This positive development reflects a moderation in carrier con
Global Air Cargo Demand Surges 8.5% in June 2026: What It Means
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported an 8.5% year-over-year increase in global air cargo demand during June 2026, signaling sustained momentum in international trade and e-c
Old Dominion Increases CapEx to Sub-70% OR Target
Old Dominion Freight Lines is accelerating capital expenditure investments to $380 million in 2026, a significant increase from earlier guidance, as the LTL carrier pursues its target of achieving a s
SEKO Logistics Expands Midwest & Texas Capacity
SEKO Logistics has announced plans to expand operational capacity across the Midwest and Texas regions, signaling confidence in regional demand growth and strategic positioning within North American s
UPS Gains Profit Edge by Ditching Low-Margin Amazon Volumes
United Parcel Service has successfully executed a strategic withdrawal from low-margin Amazon business, eliminating 2 million pieces per day and $4.5 billion in annual expenses over 18 months. This re
Maersk Identifies 5 Peak Logistics Periods in 2026
Maersk has issued forward-looking guidance identifying five critical peak logistics periods in 2026, signaling the carrier's strategic focus on helping customers anticipate and manage seasonal demand
Holiday Season Shipping Guide: Prepare for Peak Demand
DHL has released guidance specifically addressing the operational challenges that arise during the holiday shipping season, a critical period when e-commerce and retail demand typically peaks. This gu
Intermodal Volumes Surge in June: Strong Year-Over-Year Growth
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has reported significant year-over-year volume gains for June, indicating sustained strength in the intermodal freight sector. This positive momentum