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Procurement
High ImpactOct 23, 2026

Rejected Loads Cost Shippers 20% More: New Data Reveals

FreightWaves' Sonar platform released three new truckload indices that quantify the financial impact of routing guide failures and rejected loads on shipper costs. The data reveals that loads accepted

FreightWaves#rejected-loads#routing-guide-premiums#freight-cost
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 20, 2026

Transpacific Rates Rise: Capacity Crisis or Market Shift?

Transpacific freight rates are experiencing upward pressure, raising critical questions about whether capacity constraints are truly the root cause or if other market factors are at play. Industry exp

The Loadstar#transpacific-rates#airfreight-reshuffle#amazon-network
Shipping & Freight
Low ImpactSep 15, 2026

FTL Linehaul vs. Fuel Surcharge: Understanding Rate Components

This article provides an educational breakdown of Full Truckload (FTL) freight pricing, specifically distinguishing between linehaul rates and fuel surcharge components. Understanding these rate compo

SpeedwayMedia.com#ftl-pricing#linehaul-rates#fuel-surcharge
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 14, 2026

Transpacific Shipping Rates Spike as Price Hikes Spread

Ocean carriers are executing aggressive rate increases on transpacific trade lanes, with spot rates climbing week-over-week on the Asia-US corridor. However, the market dynamics reveal significant div

The Loadstar#ocean-freight-rates#transpacific-shipping#container-rates
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 27, 2026

Container Spot Rates Fall as Global Shipping Demand Weakens

Container spot rates are extending their downward trajectory as global shipping demand shows signs of cooling. This development reflects broader market conditions where excess capacity meets moderatin

Global Trade Magazine#container-rates#shipping-demand#ocean-freight
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 26, 2026

Tariffs Reshape Cold Chain Strategy for Frozen Food Logistics

Tariff pressures and shifting consumer demand for frozen foods are fundamentally reshaping how supply chain professionals manage cold chain networks. According to Lineage, a leading temperature-contro

FreightWaves#tariffs-impact#cold-chain-logistics#frozen-food-demand