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(5 articles)August 2026 Freight Market: Tight Capacity, Rising Rates, Tariff Pressures
The August 2026 State of the Industry Report indicates a freight market characterized by structural imbalances and forward-buying pressures. Despite seasonal normalization in rejection rates, trucking
Freight Rates Rising: Industry Vet Predicts 18-Month Rate Recovery Ahead
Kevin Nolan, a serial freight brokerage entrepreneur, delivered a contrarian view in a recent industry video: freight rates are not going down, and the sector is entering an early-stage recovery that
Air Freight Contracts Under Pressure in Tightening Market
The air freight market is experiencing a structural shift toward supplier dominance, with annual contracts becoming increasingly difficult to negotiate and maintain. According to Xeneta, the tightenin
July 2026 Freight Market: Rates Hit Highs Amid Capacity Squeeze
The July 2026 State of the Industry Report from FreightWaves and Ryder documents a freight market under significant structural pressure, with spot rates, rejection rates, and volumes all reaching new
Spot Rates Surge 31% as Trucking Capacity Tightens in 2026
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reveals a structural reset in the trucking market where pricing pressure is being driven by capacity constraints rather than demand recovery. Dry van spot rates sur