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(10 articles)Forwarders Squeezed as Market Growth Cools Amid Disruptions
The freight forwarding sector is experiencing a structural profitability challenge as market growth moderates while operational disruptions continue to drive costs upward. This creates a scissors effe
Panama Canal Drought Forces CMA CGM to Delay $150/TEU Surcharge
CMA CGM's decision to postpone its Low Water Surcharge from September to October signals deepening operational strain at the Panama Canal, where ongoing draught restrictions are forcing carriers to ma
FTR Shippers Index Shows Modest Gains But Remains in Negative
FTR's Shippers Conditions Index is showing incremental improvement but remains firmly in negative territory, reflecting ongoing structural weakness in the freight market. This mixed signal—gains witho
Ocean Carriers Criticized for Rate Hikes Misaligned With Market
Xeneta's chief analyst has publicly challenged ocean shipping carriers for imposing rate increases that lack justification based on current market fundamentals, particularly on the Europe-US transatla
SMB Shipping Costs Rise: Why Going It Alone Is Costly
Small and midsize businesses are caught in a cost squeeze from four converging pressures: tariff exposure, elevated fuel costs, rising last-mile rates, and frequent carrier rule changes—often without
DHL Express Cuts Import/Export Fuel Surcharge by 2 Points
DHL Express has announced a reduction in its fuel surcharge calculations for import and export services, lowering the surcharge by two percentage points. This move distinguishes DHL from competitive p
Reefer Market Recovery Signals Capacity Tightening & Rate Gains
Marten Transport's second-quarter earnings reveal a significant turning point for the refrigerated trucking sector, signaling the end of the industry's longest freight market recession. The company re
FedEx, UPS Face Fuel Surcharge Pressure as Amazon Looms
FedEx and UPS are facing increased pressure from fuel surcharges that are pushing customers to seek alternative pricing arrangements and discounts. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index analysis reveals that
C.H. Robinson Stock Holds Steady Amid Freight Demand Shifts
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest freight forwarders, continues to trade within expected ranges as the freight market navigates mixed demand signals and persistent margin pressure. The com
Record Logistics Costs Squeeze Vietnam's Export Competitiveness
Vietnam's export sector is experiencing unprecedented pressure from surging logistics and transportation costs, which have reached record levels and are directly eroding profit margins for manufacture