#freight-market-trends
(18 articles)Intermodal Rail Hits Record Growth as Shippers Abandon Trucking
Domestic intermodal rail volumes are experiencing historic growth in mid-2026, with outbound loaded container volumes running 13% above the same period in any year since 2020. This surge represents a
J.B. Hunt Q2 Earnings: Key Indicators for Freight Market Health
J.B. Hunt's quarterly earnings have become a critical indicator of broader freight market health, reflecting pressures across intermodal, dedicated fleet, and last-mile segments. The company's perform
Ocean Shipping Recovery Signals Market Shift: What Operators Need
Ocean shipping markets are entering a recovery phase with meaningful implications for supply chain operations across multiple trade lanes. The article signals that freight rate volatility is beginning
Container Charter Market Surges as Ocean Rates Rise Global
The container charter market is experiencing renewed momentum as ocean freight rates continue their upward trajectory, defying typical summer seasonality. According to market intelligence from Braemar
FreightWeekSTL 2026 marks Freightway's first decade milestone
FreightWeekSTL 2026 concluded as a notable industry gathering that commemorated Freightway's first decade of operations through a milestone countdown event. This conference represents routine networki
Drayage & Intermodal Markets Face Price Surge Pressure
ITS Logistics released its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing critical early signals that drayage and intermodal markets are positioning for significant price increases in the coming weeks.
India Freight Costs Set to Stay High; Industry Seeks Policy Relief
Indian industry participants are bracing for sustained elevated freight costs, signaling a structural shift in logistics economics across the subcontinent. The planned engagement between logistics sta
AI Boom Drives Air Cargo Bookings Through 2028
The artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout is fundamentally reshaping air cargo demand patterns, creating a structural shift in freight market dynamics that extends visibility through 2028. U
Q2 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Report: Market Forecast
FreightWaves, in partnership with Truckstop.com, has released its Q2 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Report, a comprehensive market intelligence resource designed specifically for freight brokers navigati
Ocean Freight Overcapacity & Tariff Shifts Reshape Global Trade
The ocean freight market is experiencing structural shifts that go beyond cyclical patterns, according to insights shared by Noatum Logistics on The Loadstar's latest podcast. The disappearance of tra
Cass Freight Index Shows Mixed April Trends, Hints at H2 Recovery
The Cass Freight Index, a leading barometer of freight market health, reported mixed results for April, presenting a nuanced picture of the transportation sector's near-term trajectory and longer-term
Mærsk Signals New Shipping Market Indicators
A.P. Møller - Mærsk, the world's largest container shipping operator, has released new market signals that suggest shifts in the shipping landscape. These indicators are important for supply chain pro
Kuehne + Nagel Adjusts to Softer Freight Market
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, a leading global logistics provider, is navigating a period of declining freight demand and softening market conditions. The company, traded on the Swiss exchange (CH0
Ocean Freight Intelligence: Latest Market Trends & Pricing Updates
Freightos, a leading freight marketplace and intelligence provider, has released updated ocean freight market trends reflecting current conditions in global shipping. This content represents the type
Old Dominion Freight Shipments Drop 7.9% Amid Market Slowdown
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, has reported a 7.9% decline in shipment volumes, reflecting broader softness in freight demand across the
Airfreight Capacity Tightens in 2026 as Volatility Reshapes Routes
The global airfreight market is experiencing significant capacity constraints heading into 2026, driven by ongoing supply chain volatility that is fundamentally reshaping traditional cargo lanes and s
Freight Demand Drops 33% Since April—What's Ahead for Logistics
Freight demand has experienced a sharp contraction, declining by more than one-third since April, signaling a significant shift in the logistics and transportation market. This decline reflects broade
Global Freight Outlook March 2026: Market Trends & Forecasts
Freightos publishes its monthly Global Freight Outlook providing forward-looking intelligence on international freight market conditions, capacity trends, and rate expectations across ocean, air, and