#carrier-capacity
(139 articles)Spot Freight Market Shifts Toward Shippers as Capacity Eases
The spot freight market is experiencing a fundamental rebalancing in favor of shippers, driven by easing carrier capacity and softer freight demand. This represents a significant departure from the ti
FTR Shippers Index Declines as Freight Volumes Weaken
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index has declined again, primarily driven by persistent low freight volumes across the transportation market. This retreat signals continued softness in shipper demand and
Q3 Transportation Disruption Risk Surges: What Supply Chains Must Know
Supply chain analysts from Lehigh University have identified a notable elevation in transportation disruption risks expected during the third quarter, signaling potential operational challenges for co
Freight Rates Surge: TD Cowen/AFS Index Signals Elevated Trucking Costs
The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index has released new data indicating elevated truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) rates in the North American market. This signals sustained pricing pressure across the
Major North American Logistics Firms Face Revenue Stall as Freight Demand Weakens
North America's largest logistics operators are experiencing revenue stagnation as softening freight demand and elevated capacity continue to pressure the market into 2026. The sustained weakness refl
Fuel & Supply Constraints Push Freight Rates Higher
Freight rates are rising sharply across major transportation modes as fuel prices climb and supply constraints limit carrier capacity. This trend reflects a fundamental imbalance between transportatio
Asia Air Cargo Shippers Brace for Volatility, Predict H2 Demand Surge
Asian air cargo shippers are navigating a period of sustained market volatility while positioning for anticipated demand acceleration in the second half of the year. This dual narrative—persistent ope
Air Cargo Sector Faces Renewed Disruption: Prepare Now
The air cargo sector is facing renewed warnings of significant supply chain disruptions that could impact global trade flows and time-sensitive shipments. Industry stakeholders are being urged to stre
Global Ports Reach 4-Year Congestion Peak, Disrupting Trade
Global port congestion has reached its highest level in four years, signaling a significant structural challenge to international maritime trade. This surge reflects a combination of factors including
Vietnam-US Container Rates Hit $9,000 Peak Amid Supply Chain Pressure
Container freight rates on the Vietnam-US trade lane have surged to approximately $9,000 per container, marking a significant spike in transportation costs for one of Asia's most critical export corri
Ocean Shipping Recovery Signals Market Shift: What Operators Need
Ocean shipping markets are entering a recovery phase with meaningful implications for supply chain operations across multiple trade lanes. The article signals that freight rate volatility is beginning
Höegh Extends Asian Vehicle Shipping Contract Amid Breakbulk Growth
Höegh, a major global vehicle and heavy-lift shipping operator, has extended its automotive shipping contract in Asia, signaling sustained demand for vehicle logistics services in the region. Concurre
Shipping Delays & Freight Costs Rise in 2025: What's Driving
Freightos, a leading freight rate benchmarking platform, has flagged a confluence of shipping delays and freight cost escalation emerging across major trade lanes in 2025. This trend reflects structur
FedEx Navigates Shifting Parcel Demand in Global Logistics
FedEx, as one of the world's largest logistics operators, continues to navigate significant changes in parcel delivery demand driven by evolving e-commerce patterns, consumer behavior shifts, and post
TRAFFIX: Book Carrier Commitments Now as Cross-Border Capacity Tightens
TRAFFIX, a logistics coordination platform, is issuing an urgent advisory to shippers to commit to carrier capacity well in advance as cross-border trucking capacity continues to experience structural
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 8.7% Despite Holiday Week, Outpaces 2025
U.S. rail freight demonstrated robust momentum during the Independence Day holiday week, with carriers reporting 482,121 combined carloads and intermodal units for the week ending July 4, 2026—an 8.7%
Freight Market Hits Critical Capacity Crunch, LMI Data Shows Crisis Risk
The Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) latest report signals a **freight market operating at dangerous capacity constraints**, with transportation availability hitting near-record lows. Shippers face mou
$1.5T Defense Spending Surge: What Flatbed Carriers Need to Know
The United States defense budget is set to reach $1.5 trillion with 80% of funding allocated to weapons procurement—a structural shift that will significantly reshape freight demand patterns across th
Freight Rates Near Record Highs in June—What's Driving Costs?
The transportation pricing index has climbed to near all-time high levels in June, signaling sustained pressure on freight costs across North American logistics networks. This escalation reflects tigh
Old Dominion Freight Line Growth Strategy Strengthens LTL Market
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, continues to position itself as a growth leader in the fragmented LTL market. The company's emphasis on it
Air Freight 2026: Rate & Capacity Outlook for Supply Planners
This strategic resource from GetTransport.com examines the evolving landscape of air freight in 2026, providing supply chain professionals with forward-looking intelligence on rates, available capacit
Port Authority Offers Rent Relief Amid Truck Shortage Crisis
The Journal of the National Port Association (JNPA) has announced ground rent relief measures to address mounting congestion at U.S. ports, where persistent truck shortages are creating severe bottlen
Asia-US Container Rates Hit $7,900 as Peak Season Demand Surges
Container shipping rates on the Asia-U.S. East Coast route have climbed to $7,998 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), marking an 8% increase and reflecting broader market pressures reshaping global
Freight Costs Hit Record Highs Amid Capacity Crunch & Fraud Risk
ITS Logistics, a major North American freight provider, has issued a comprehensive market alert flagging three interconnected challenges threatening supply chain stability in 2026: unprecedented freig
Ocean Freight Strategy Needs Stress Testing Amid Market Volatility
Ocean freight markets continue to experience elevated volatility that challenges traditional supply chain planning models. This commentary advocates for a more rigorous, stress-testing approach to oce
Record Freight Costs and Capacity Shortages Loom in 2026
ITS Logistics has released a market report flagging three critical supply chain headwinds expected to intensify in mid-2026: historically high freight costs, a significant capacity crunch among carrie
37th State of Logistics Report: LTL Sector Trends & Insights
The 37th State of Logistics report provides a comprehensive assessment of the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight sector, a critical component of North American supply chains. This annual benchmarking e
Freight Spot Rates Hit Record Highs Ahead of July 4th
The North American freight market is experiencing exceptional volatility as spot rates reach record highs in the weeks leading up to the July 4th holiday. This surge reflects a significant spike in fr
US Trucking Industry Rebounds: What Recovery Means for Supply Chains
After a prolonged downturn affecting the trucking industry, recent data signals stabilization and capacity recovery across US freight markets. This reversal reflects improving demand patterns and oper
Maersk Raises Profit Outlook on Strong Shipping Demand
Maersk's announcement of an upgraded profit outlook signals strengthening demand across global container shipping lanes, indicating that supply chain activity remains robust despite macroeconomic head
Record Transportation Costs Driven by Energy Prices & Capacity Gaps
ITS Logistics' June supply chain report documents a critical inflection point for North American transportation economics. The convergence of elevated energy prices and constrained carrier capacity ha
Freight Market Upturn Signals Recovery for For-Hire Carriers
The freight market is entering a recovery phase, with improved demand fundamentals benefiting established for-hire carriers. This upturn signals that logistics capacity constraints—a persistent challe
Record Transportation Costs Hit Supply Chains Amid Energy Price Surge
ITS Logistics' June supply chain report documents a critical confluence of cost pressures reshaping the transportation market landscape. Rising energy prices, combined with persistent capacity constra
Record Transportation Costs Hit Supply Chain as Energy Prices Surge
ITS Logistics' June Supply Chain Report highlights a significant convergence of cost pressures in North American transportation markets. Rising energy prices and persistent capacity constraints have c
FedEx Profit Rises Despite Weakening Package Demand Signals
FedEx reported better-than-expected profitability in its latest quarter, but the underlying demand picture tells a more cautious story. Despite margin improvements and operational efficiency gains, pa
Freight Forwarders Squeezed as Shipping Markets Normalize
The global shipping industry is entering a critical inflection point as market normalization erodes the elevated freight rates that have sustained logistics provider profitability since 2021. Freight
Expeditors Q1 Air Freight Results Beat Expectations
Expeditors International reported its strongest first-quarter results from the air freight and logistics division, reflecting broader market recovery in premium transportation services. This performan
US Transportation Pricing Surges Amid Capacity Cuts
US transportation pricing has reached elevated levels, driven by a combination of strategic carrier capacity reductions and accelerated shipper frontloading patterns. This convergence of supply-side c
9 Common Shipping Delays: Solutions for 2026
Shopify's analysis identifies nine critical factors that commonly disrupt shipping operations and provides resolution strategies for supply chain professionals. The guide addresses systemic challenges
FedEx Vietnam Recovery Signals Shifting Asia-Pacific Logistics
FedEx's operational recovery in Vietnam represents a meaningful shift in Asia-Pacific logistics capacity and cost dynamics. As Vietnam continues its emergence as a manufacturing and export hub—rivalin
C.H. Robinson Opens Freight Access to 450,000 Carriers
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, has announced expanded committed freight access to a network of 450,000 carriers. This strategic initiative represents a
UPS Cargo Plane Crash Triggers Shipping Delays Across Network
A UPS cargo plane crash has disrupted air freight capacity on the carrier's network, triggering immediate delays for time-sensitive shipments across North America. This incident underscores the vulner
U.S. 3PL Revenues Post Strong Annual Gains
Armstrong & Associates has released data showing significant annual revenue growth across the U.S. third-party logistics (3PL) sector, indicating a strengthening demand environment for outsourced tran
Freight Volume Poised for Recovery After 40-Month Decline
The Cass Freight Index reveals a potential inflection point in the U.S. freight market after nearly four years of consecutive year-over-year volume declines. May 2026 data shows multimodal shipments d
Air Freight Rates Surge 41% YoY but Recovery Signals Emerge
Air freight spot rates experienced significant year-over-year escalation in May, reaching a 41% increase according to Xeneta data, reflecting sustained cost pressures in the global air cargo market. H
Routing Guides Crumbling: Structural Capacity Crisis Drives Double-Digit Rate Hikes
The trucking industry is experiencing a structural supply-side shock that industry leaders characterize as fundamentally different from previous cycles. According to executives from J.B. Hunt, Schneid
Amazon Freight Expansion Rattles LTL Carrier Stocks
Amazon's strategic expansion into freight services has triggered a sharp selloff in less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier stocks, reflecting investor concerns about intensified competition in the fragment
Air Freight Rates Defy Gravity Despite Capacity Recovery
Despite a steady recovery in global freighter capacity—up 4% month-on-month in May and an additional 2% in early June—air freight rates have remained stubbornly elevated across major trade lanes. The
9 Root Causes of Shipping Delays & Solutions for 2026
Shopify has published a comprehensive guide identifying nine key factors that contribute to shipping delays in modern supply chains. This educational resource addresses common operational challenges t
Amazon LTL Expansion Pressures Old Dominion and Freight Carriers
Amazon is making strategic moves into the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market, a traditionally fragmented but critical segment of North American logistics. This expansion represents a significant