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(16 articles)Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers Fuel Shock Across Global Supply Chains
A closure or significant constraint at the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints—has triggered immediate and widespread fuel price increases that are cascading through g
ITS Logistics Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Signals Market Shift
ITS Logistics has published a May freight index specifically tracking port and rail ramp activity, providing supply chain professionals with real-time visibility into multimodal transportation demand.
Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers Global Fuel Crisis in Supply Chains
A closure or significant disruption at the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of global petroleum passes—represents a critical systemic threat to supply chain operations worldwide. The ITS Log
Freight TSI March 2026: Modest 0.4% MoM Growth Signals Steady Demand
The Transportation Services Index (TSI) for March 2026 demonstrated modest but consistent growth, with a month-over-month increase of 0.4% and a year-over-year gain of 0.7%. This steady performance su
India Road Freight Index Falls as Oversupply Crushes Rates
The Crisil Freight Index has declined further in April 2024, signaling ongoing weakness in India's road logistics market. The downturn reflects two structural headwinds: persistently weak cargo demand
Freight Shipments & Spending Drop as Cass Index Shows Market Softening
The Cass Freight Index, a leading barometer of U.S. freight market health, is signaling contraction in both shipment volumes and spending as 2025 draws to a close. This decline represents a meaningful
EASE Logistics Automotive Freight Index Signals Rising Rate Volatility
EASE Logistics has released its inaugural Automotive Freight Index, a market indicator designed to track pricing and service trends specific to the automotive supply chain. The index launch coincides
ITS Logistics April Freight Index: Hormuz Port & Rail Ramp Trends
ITS Logistics has published its April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing a snapshot of freight movement and pricing dynamics through the Hormuz region. This monthly index tracks freight rates and
ITS Logistics February Freight Index Signals US Port/Rail Activity
ITS Logistics has published its February US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing supply chain professionals with critical demand signals from key transportation corridors. This monthly index tracks
Trade Wars Weigh on Freight Demand as Index Shows Sector Headwinds
Recent freight index data reveals that escalating trade tensions are creating measurable headwinds for the logistics and freight sectors. Rather than steady demand growth, carriers and logistics provi
November 2025 Freight TSI Up 1.2% YoY; Market Signals Steady Demand
The U.S. Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) recorded a 1.2% month-over-month increase in November 2025, matching the same year-over-year gain versus November 2024. This dual-growth metric ind
December 2025 Freight TSI Down 0.6% MoM, Up 0.4% YoY
The U.S. Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reported a modest month-over-month decline of 0.6% in December 2025, though year-over-year performance remained positive at 0.4% growth. This mixed
West Coast Ports Brace for Lunar New Year Volume Surge
The ITS Logistics February Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index reveals a critical convergence of challenges affecting North American freight operations as Lunar New Year volumes begin arriving at West Coast
ITS Logistics March Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has published its March Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a key performance indicator that tracks freight volumes and activity levels at major port and rail facilities across North America.
ITS Logistics April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has released its April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing updated market data on freight movement through ports and rail terminals. This index serves as a key performance indicator
FedEx and UPS Surcharges Hit Record Levels, Reshaping Shipper Budgets
FedEx and UPS surcharge fees have reached record-high levels during the most recent quarter, prompting shippers to conduct deeper audits of their transportation spending and carrier relationships. Acc