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(123 articles)RXO Expands Carrier Access: 1.7M Trucks for EPG Members
RXO has announced a significant network expansion initiative that will provide epg members with access to approximately 1.7 million trucks, substantially broadening their carrier options and freight m
Saia Reports 8.7% Freight Tonnage Growth in August
Saia, a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, reported an 8.7% increase in freight tonnage on a per-workday basis during August, indicating sustained demand strength in the trucking sector. This me
Tender Rejections Spike 14%: Labor Day Demand Tightens Freight Market
The U.S. freight market is experiencing renewed tightness ahead of the Labor Day holiday, with tender rejection rates climbing above 14%—a faster pace than the same period over the past three years. T
Amazon Expands Third-Party Logistics to Boost Shipping Capacity
Amazon has announced an expansion of its third-party logistics offering, signaling a strategic shift to strengthen its shipping infrastructure beyond first-party operations. This initiative reflects b
Vietnam Logistics Sector Faces Disruption From Middle East Conflict
Vietnam's logistics sector is experiencing measurable disruption from escalating Middle East conflict, affecting export capacity and regional shipping networks. The geopolitical instability is creatin
COSCO Restrictions Could Surge Costs for US Agricultural Exports
Impending restrictions on COSCO, China's largest state-owned shipping company, present a significant challenge to US agricultural exporters who depend heavily on Asia-Pacific shipping lanes. These res
Truck Capacity Tightens as Freight Rates Soar—Aug Data
The U.S. transportation market continued its capacity contraction in August 2026, though the pace of decline slowed to a six-month low, according to the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI). While capacity
Freight Brokerage Market Shows Continued Recovery Signs
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released findings indicating sustained recovery momentum in the freight brokerage sector, signaling improved market conditions for logistics ser
Trucking Market Enters Supply-Driven Cycle With Room to Tighten
The US trucking market has fundamentally shifted into a supply-constrained cycle, according to recent SONAR data analyzed by FreightWaves. Current accepted truckload volumes average 9,800 with rejecti
Covenant Logistics Targets Higher Margins as Freight Markets Stabilize
Covenant Logistics is positioning itself to capitalize on improving freight market conditions by pursuing higher-return growth opportunities rather than volume expansion. This strategic pivot reflects
Freight Market Stabilizes at 13.5% Rejections—Labor Day Surge Ahead
The trucking freight market appears to have found a temporary equilibrium at 13.5% tender rejection rates following a pause in July's decline trend. This stabilization, driven primarily by capacity co
Freight Rates Surge 32% YoY as Spot Market Hits 2021 Highs
RXO's Curve freight index reveals a significant acceleration in spot rate inflation, with Q2 2024 posting a 32.4% year-over-year increase—more than doubling the Q1 growth rate of 16.5%. This marks the
US Trucking Rates Hit 4-Year High; Shippers Urged to Lock In Capacity
RXO's latest market analysis reveals a critical tightening in US trucking capacity, with spot rates climbing to their highest levels in over four years during the second quarter. The 32.4% surge in pr
Truckload Market Stabilizes at 13.57% Rejections; Q4 Volatility Looms
The U.S. truckload freight market is entering a window of relative stability, with tender rejection rates hovering near 13.57%—down from a July 4th peak of 17.5% but significantly above January's cycl
MSC Returns to Red Sea as Container Rates Hold Firm
Mediterranean Shipping Co. has resumed operations through the Red Sea, signaling cautious market recovery despite ongoing Houthi attacks on container vessels. This development marks a gradual normaliz
Truckload Spot Rates Hit 3-Year High as Capacity Tightens
RXO's market data platform, Curve, is signaling a structural tightening in the North American truckload market, with spot rates experiencing their largest gains since 2021. This development marks a si
Durban Port Congestion: 20-Day Shipping Delays Escalate
Congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal in South Africa has deteriorated significantly, with delays now reaching 10 days and projections warning of potential 20-day backlogs. The terminal's Pier 2 is op
Air Cargo Rates Stable Despite Falling Demand, Capacity Tightens
Global airfreight markets are experiencing the anticipated seasonal slowdown as summer demand peaks pass, but the traditional price collapse has not materialized. WorldACD data from mid-August reveals
Freight Capacity Plummets, Prices Skyrocket in April
In April, the freight market experienced a dramatic contraction in available capacity paired with explosive price increases, signaling a fundamental supply-demand imbalance in North American trucking.
Winter Storm Fern Delays UPS, FedEx, USPS Nationwide
Winter Storm Fern has triggered significant operational disruptions across North America's three largest parcel carriers—UPS, FedEx, and USPS—affecting last-mile delivery capacity and transit times. T
Freight Market Tightening: What Shippers & Brokers Must Know
The freight market has entered a sustained tightening cycle—not a seasonal fluctuation—with implications for shippers and brokers who relied on artificially low rates. Overdrive Logistics detected ear
FTR Shipper Conditions Index Shows Mixed Signals in Freight Market
FTR's Shipper Conditions Index, a key barometer of freight market health, is posting sequential improvements yet remains in negative territory—a nuanced signal that the trucking and logistics sector i
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 typicall
Truckload Rates Surge Despite Weak July Demand
Truckload linehaul rates continued their upward trajectory in July despite softening freight volumes, according to Cass Information Systems data. The Cass TL linehaul index—which excludes fuel and acc
Capri Shifts to Air Freight as Port Congestion Delays Ocean Shipments
Capri Holdings has begun routing shipments via air freight as a response to continued port congestion, a tactical shift that underscores growing frustration with ocean freight reliability and terminal
Maersk Raises Full-Year Guidance After Strong Q2 Shipping Growth
Maersk, the world's leading container shipping line, reported strong second-quarter results and raised its full-year guidance, reflecting sustained demand recovery across major trade lanes and improve
Asia-US East Coast Ocean Rates Hit Record High
Ocean freight rates on the Asia-to-US East Coast trade lane have reached new historical highs, reflecting sustained capacity constraints and elevated demand for container shipping. This escalation rep
US Freight Rates Surge as Global Disruptions Tighten Capacity
Freight rates for US-bound shipments are experiencing upward pressure as available transportation capacity continues to tighten across major trade lanes. This rate escalation reflects a combination of
Container Freight Rates Fall After 10-Week Price Rally
Container freight rates have begun reversing after a 10-week period of elevated pricing, signaling potential relief for shippers managing elevated transportation costs. This rate correction reflects n
Driver Shortage Tightens Trucking Capacity as J.B. Hunt Ramps Recruitment
J.B. Hunt's management has signaled that the freight industry is entering early recovery, but a hardening driver market threatens to cap upside potential. Driver recruitment needs have reached their h
Covenant Logistics Poised to Benefit as Freight Volumes Rebound
Covenant Logistics faces a potentially positive outlook as freight volumes begin to improve across North American transportation markets. The article examines whether the company can capitalize on thi
FTR Trucking Conditions Index Shows Sustained Growth Momentum
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index continues to demonstrate positive growth trajectory, indicating a strengthening freight market environment across North America. This sustained momentum in trucking c
UPS-Teamsters 2028 Contract Talks Could Trigger Parcel Industry Upheaval
Upcoming labor negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union in 2028 are expected to carry substantial consequences for the parcel delivery industry and broader supply chain operations. Analysts ar
TFI International Faces Freight Downturn: Can It Adapt?
TFI International, one of North America's largest transportation and logistics providers, faces intensifying pressures from a freight market downturn that is reshaping demand patterns and pricing dyna
Navigating Ocean Freight Disruptions: Strategic Approaches
Ocean freight remains a critical but increasingly volatile component of global supply chains, with disruptions ranging from capacity constraints to port congestion and carrier service failures. This a
Truck Jobs Flat as Warehousing Employment Drops 9,500
The July Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report reveals a bifurcated labor market within supply chain operations: truck transportation employment remained virtually flat at 1.465 million jobs—un
Ocean Freight Rates Jump 300% in 5 Months—What's Driving the Surge
Ocean container freight rates have experienced a dramatic 300% surge over a five-month period, representing one of the most significant cost increases in recent shipping history. This extraordinary sp
Shipping Disruptions Persist Across Global Logistics Networks
Shipping disruptions remain a persistent challenge for supply chain operations, affecting both inbound and outbound logistics flows. While specific triggers vary—ranging from capacity constraints and
Top Parcel Carriers 2026: Market Share & Volume Rankings
This article provides a market analysis of the largest parcel carriers ranked by shipping volume heading into 2026. The ranking offers supply chain professionals a competitive landscape view of the pa
Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Demand Surges Amid Rising Airline Fuel Costs
Trans-Pacific air freight volumes are experiencing renewed growth, signaling sustained demand from retailers and manufacturers seeking rapid inventory replenishment and just-in-time delivery capabilit
Freight Market Tightens: Capacity Constraints Driving Rates Higher
The freight transportation market is experiencing significant tightening as supply-demand imbalances push rates upward across major trade lanes. Capacity constraints—driven by equipment availability,
UPS Beats Q2 but Warns Q3 Revenue Decline Signals Market Softness
UPS reported strong second-quarter results that beat analyst estimates and prompted the company to raise its full-year outlook, yet the stock declined sharply on management guidance indicating Q3 reve
LTL Carriers Face Structural Economics Problem
The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight industry is performing its core function efficiently—moving partial loads economically—but this success is creating systemic problems for supply chain networks. T
US Tariffs on Canada & Brazil Reshape Transpacific Shipping Dynamics
The latest round of US tariffs targeting Canada and Brazil is creating significant disruption across global supply chains, particularly in transpacific trade lanes where carriers are navigating unchar
Truck Capacity Shortage Drives Freight Rates to Record Highs
The trucking industry is experiencing a structural capacity shortage that continues to sustain freight rates at near-record levels, indicating this is not a temporary cyclical issue but a longer-term
C.H. Robinson Stock Steady as Freight Demand Shapes 2024
C.H. Robinson, North America's largest logistics and freight brokerage provider, maintains steady stock performance as market participants reassess freight demand dynamics and their impact on the tran
Trucking Capacity Crisis: Why This Market Cycle Is Structurally Different
The trucking industry is experiencing a fundamental market shift that differs from historical cycles. According to Aaron Graft, CEO of Triumph Financial, increased litigation, regulation, and legislat
Trucking Compliance Crackdown Reduces Capacity, Pushes Spot Rates Higher
A coordinated expansion of trucking compliance enforcement across U.S. states is creating structural headwinds for the freight market. Beyond federal oversight, state and local authorities are intensi
Global Shipping Rates Decline: Market Finally Stabilizing
The global shipping market is experiencing a sustained decline in freight rates, signaling a potential structural shift toward more normalized market conditions after an extended period of elevated co
Transport Costs Hit Two-Year High, Driving Broader Inflation
Transport and freight costs have climbed to their highest levels in two years, becoming a primary driver of broader economic inflation. This escalation reflects a combination of factors including capa