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(20 articles)Contract Freight Rates Hit Recession Highs as Diesel Tops $6.50/gal
Freight market dynamics are shifting as contract rates reach their highest seasonally adjusted levels since the freight recession ended, signaling carrier capacity constraints despite softer overall d
Trucking Jobs Turn Positive After 16 Months of Decline
The September Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report marked a significant inflection point for the trucking sector: truck transportation jobs exceeded year-ago levels for the first time in over
Puma, Maersk Transform U.S. DCs Into Multi-Client Hubs
Puma and Maersk have restructured the sportswear manufacturer's North American distribution network by converting three highly automated facilities into multi-client logistics hubs. The German apparel
Air Cargo E-Commerce Growth Stalls in July
Air cargo e-commerce growth has flatlined in July, marking a notable deceleration in one of the air freight sector's most dynamic demand drivers. This slowdown reflects broader softening in e-commerce
South Korea's Chip Boom Driving Asian Logistics Growth
South Korea's semiconductor manufacturing expansion is creating sustained demand for logistics services across the Asian region, supporting capacity utilization and freight rate stability. The chip se
Port Congestion Now Consumes 5% of Global Shipping Capacity
Port congestion has reached a critical level, now consuming 5% of global shipping capacity, a significant escalation compared to historical norms from 2011-2019. This structural shift represents not a
Freight Market Softens: Tender Rejections Stall at 13.5% Amid Intermodal Shift
The U.S. truckload market is displaying conflicting signals as tender rejection rates remain stubbornly elevated at 13.5%, more than double the balanced-market baseline of 5–7%, while underlying deman
Marten Transport Reports Strengthening Trucking Market Conditions
Marten Transport, a major North American trucking company, has reported improving operational conditions across its business segments, suggesting a gradual recovery in market dynamics after a period o
Expeditors Q2 Beat Masks Analyst Divide on Air Freight Sustainability
Expeditors International delivered a record second-quarter performance with adjusted EPS of $2.03, driven by strong airfreight volumes. However, the real story lies in the stark disagreement among equ
Trucking Industry Gains Momentum Heading into Q4
Trucking industry leadership is signaling increased confidence as the sector approaches the fourth quarter, suggesting operational momentum is building after a period of market softness. This shift re
Matson Profit Surges 30% on Strong China Shipping Demand
Matson's second-quarter 2026 results demonstrate the sustained strength of trans-Pacific container shipping, with the carrier reporting a 36.6% increase in net income and a 40.6% jump in operating inc
Geopolitical Turmoil Lifts Lufthansa Cargo Q2 Revenue 27%
Lufthansa Cargo delivered strong Q2 financial results, with adjusted EBIT rising 58% year-over-year to €116m and revenues climbing 27% to exceed €1bn, driven primarily by geopolitical uncertainty that
Logistics Companies Hit 'Lowest Lows' as Market Pressures Intensify
The logistics industry is navigating through one of its most challenging periods, with carriers reporting their lowest profitability levels in recent years. This downturn reflects structural changes i
India Air Freight Surges 16% in June, Delhi Reaches 100K Tonnes
India's air freight sector demonstrated robust growth in June 2024, with volumes increasing 16% year-over-year and Delhi solidifying its position as the nation's leading cargo hub. Delhi's achievement
EU Inland Waterway Freight Drops 3% in 2025
European inland waterway freight volumes contracted by 3% in 2025, signaling continued pressure on barge-based transport corridors across the EU. This decline reflects broader challenges facing water-
Biomass Demand Drives Polish Rail Freight Growth
Poland's rail freight sector is experiencing volume growth driven by surging biomass demand, reflecting broader European energy transition priorities. Biomass, used for heating, electricity generation
Kuehne + Nagel Stock Moves With Freight Demand & Margins
Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world's largest integrated logistics providers, exhibits strong correlation between its equity performance and underlying freight market dynamics, specifically demand levels
OOCL Q2 Revenue Surges 19.8% as Transpacific Routes Lead
OOCL's second-quarter performance marks a significant turning point in the container shipping sector, with the carrier achieving double-digit revenue growth of 19.8% year-on-year and expanding lifting
C.H. Robinson Stock Reflects Freight Demand Trends
C.H. Robinson's stock movement is attracting attention as a barometer for broader freight demand conditions in the North American transportation market. As one of the largest freight brokers in the Un
37th State of Logistics Report: Truckload Sector Insights
The 37th State of Logistics report provides the trucking industry with a comprehensive annual assessment of market conditions, capacity dynamics, and cost pressures facing truckload carriers and shipp