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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 2, 2026FitzMark Acquires UTS for Trade Show Logistics Expansion
FitzMark, an Indianapolis-based freight brokerage platform serving over 3,000 shippers and 25,000 carriers, has completed its 11th acquisition since 2006 by absorbing United Transportation Services (U
FreightWaves#freight-broker-consolidation#trade-show-logistics#3pl-acquisition
Demand Planning
High ImpactJul 8, 2026AI & Defense Spending Surge Could Boost Flatbed Freight Demand
The flatbed freight sector faces a significant upswing driven by two structural demand drivers: the buildout of AI infrastructure requiring data center equipment and materials, and elevated defense sp
FreightWaves#flatbed-freight#ai-infrastructure#defense-spending
Procurement
High ImpactJul 8, 2026$1.5T Defense Spending Surge: What Flatbed Carriers Need to Know
The United States defense budget is set to reach $1.5 trillion with 80% of funding allocated to weapons procurement—a structural shift that will significantly reshape freight demand patterns across th
FreightWaves#defense-spending#flatbed-freight#procurement-demand