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(13 articles)May Logistics Index Shows Resilience Despite Market Pullback
The May Logistics Manager's Index reported a modest contraction from prior months yet maintained elevated readings, indicating that while momentum has slowed, the logistics sector continues to experie
US Manufacturing Hits 4-Year High Despite Iran Supply Chain Risks
US manufacturing activity has reached its strongest performance in four years, signaling robust domestic industrial production and economic momentum. However, this positive trend masks underlying supp
UK Manufacturing Growth Hits 4-Year High Despite Supply Disruptions
UK manufacturing has achieved its strongest performance in four years, representing a notable milestone for the industrial sector despite persistent supply chain disruptions. This counterintuitive gro
US Manufacturing Reaches 18-Month High as Companies Gain Confidence
The US manufacturing sector is showing its strongest momentum in nearly two years, with the Purchasing Managers' Index reaching levels not seen since May 2022. This expansion reflects a gradual shift
Chief Economists' May 2026 Outlook: What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know
The World Economic Forum has released its Chief Economists' Outlook for May 2026, providing critical economic forecasting data that supply chain professionals must integrate into their strategic plann
Economy Running on Inventory Buffers: What Trade Data Reveals
Recent trade data indicates that the global economy is increasingly dependent on accumulated inventory buffers rather than sustained demand growth. This pattern suggests companies built strategic stoc
Cass Freight Index Shows Mixed April Signals, Hints Second-Half Recovery
The Cass Freight Index, a widely-watched barometer of North American freight demand, is sending conflicting signals in April as the logistics market navigates broader economic uncertainty. While mixed
April Services PMI Shows Steady Growth Amid Cost and Demand Headwinds
The April Services PMI report signals continued but fragile economic expansion in the service sector, which encompasses logistics, transportation, and supply chain services. While the index indicates
Spain Manufacturing Rebounds in April but Underlying Weakness Persists
Spain's manufacturing sector demonstrated a surface-level improvement in April, with activity metrics rebounding from earlier weakness. However, beneath the headline numbers lies a more complex pictur
Old Dominion Freight Shipments Drop 7.9% Amid Market Slowdown
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, has reported a 7.9% decline in shipment volumes, reflecting broader softness in freight demand across the
ATA Truck Tonnage Shows Recovery Signs Amid Market Turnaround
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has reported encouraging developments in truck tonnage metrics, indicating that the trucking sector may be entering a recovery phase after a period of softness
Stock Market Bounces Back: V-Shaped Recovery Signals Market Strength
This article examines the stock market's dramatic recovery following a recent 10% price decline and 19% valuation drawdown, with a focus on the speed and pattern of the rebound. Fidelity's Jurrien Tim
Strong Shipping Demand Signals Robust Consumer Activity
The shipping industry is displaying robust demand signals that point to strong consumer activity throughout the year, according to Wall Street Journal reporting. Shipping volumes and freight rate move