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(3 articles)Sustainability & ESG
ModerateOct 29, 2026How Multimodal Strategy Cuts Carbon 98% While Reducing Freight Costs
WMFTS, a global manufacturer with seven production sites, is fundamentally reshaping its freight approach by shifting from air-dominant to ocean-first transportation, leveraging careful planning and s
Inbound Logistics#multimodal-freight#ocean-freight#air-freight
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactOct 12, 2026US Trucking Crisis Deepens: Structural Problems Persist Despite Rate Hikes
The US trucking market faces a deepening structural crisis characterized by declining capacity, rising tender rejection rates, and persistent operational challenges that extend beyond typical market c
The Loadstar#trucking-capacity-crisis#tender-rejection-rates#freight-rate-volatility
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 22, 2026FedEx announces 5.9% rate hike and surcharge increases for 2027
FedEx has announced a 5.9% rate increase on standard U.S. shipping rates, effective January 4, 2027, alongside increases to various surcharges. This marks another significant pricing adjustment from a
Supply Chain Dive#fedex-rate-hike-2027#shipping-cost-increase#parcel-rates