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(9 articles)ITS Logistics June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has published its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a key indicator of freight movement through intermodal terminals and rail facilities in North America. This index provides market par
Drayage and Intermodal Markets Brace for Price Surges
ITS Logistics' June freight index is projecting meaningful price pressures in the drayage and intermodal segments, signaling that cost escalation in short-haul and rail-truck logistics is imminent. Th
Cass Freight Index Shows August Gains Ahead of Fall Season
The Cass Freight Index reported positive year-over-year growth in both shipment volumes and transportation expenditures during August, reflecting strengthening demand in the freight market. This impro
Intra-Asian Freight Costs Jump 6% as Chinese Port Congestion Spreads
Chinese port congestion has triggered a 6% increase in the Intra-Asian Freight Index, signaling mounting pressure on one of the world's most critical shipping corridors. This rise reflects structural
ITS Logistics February Freight Index Shows Port/Rail Ramp Activity
ITS Logistics has released its February freight index covering US port and rail ramp operations, providing supply chain professionals with a critical snapshot of intermodal freight activity during the
FedEx, UPS Face Fuel Surcharge Pressure as Amazon Looms
FedEx and UPS are facing increased pressure from fuel surcharges that are pushing customers to seek alternative pricing arrangements and discounts. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index analysis reveals that
Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Snapshot | March 13, 2026
Xeneta's weekly ocean container shipping market update provides critical rate intelligence and trend analysis for global containerized logistics professionals. As a leading source of real-time shippin
Freight Rates Surge: TD Cowen/AFS Index Signals Elevated Trucking Costs
The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index has released new data indicating elevated truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) rates in the North American market. This signals sustained pricing pressure across the
Chinese Export Surge Sustains Intra-Asia Container Rates
Chinese export volumes continue to anchor intra-Asia container shipping rates despite modest rate corrections on key lanes. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index recorded a $7 per TEU decline on Sh