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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 11, 2026

US Freight Recession Persists Despite Rising Truck Rates

The US trucking industry remains mired in a freight recession despite increases in truck rates, signaling a fundamental imbalance between carrier capacity and shipper demand. Rising rates typically in

Journal of Commerce#freight-recession#trucking-rates#capacity-oversupply
Demand Planning
ModerateAug 13, 2026

Global Freight Demand Remains Strong Amid Post-Pandemic Recovery

Global freight demand continues to demonstrate resilience and strength across major transportation corridors, reflecting sustained economic activity and consumer spending. This ongoing demand surge pl

Transport Topics#global-freight-demand#shipping-capacity#supply-chain-recovery
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 4, 2026

Trucking Capacity Tightens in July, Rates Hold Strong

July 2026 marked a significant tightening in the U.S. trucking market, with transportation capacity contracting at the second-fastest rate in the Logistics Managers' Index's 10-year history. The LMI c

FreightWaves#trucking-capacity#freight-rates#truckload-market
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 7, 2026

Truckload Rates Hit Record High as Capacity Tightens

The transportation market has tightened dramatically in June, with the Logistics Managers' Index recording a 92.4 reading on pricing, just 3.6 points below the all-time record set in May. This represe

FreightWaves#truckload-rates#transportation-pricing#capacity-tightness
Demand Planning
High ImpactJun 30, 2026

Asia-North America Air Cargo Surges 20%, Signals Sustained Demand

The Asia-North America air cargo trade lane is experiencing robust demand growth, with a reported 20% year-over-year increase that represents a continuation rather than a one-time spike. This sustaine

WWD#air-cargo-demand#asia-north-america#freight-surge