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(19 articles)Trucking Industry Faces Talent Gap, Presents Growth Opportunity
Benjamin Y. Fong's analysis examines the structural labor challenges facing the trucking industry and reframes them as strategic opportunities for carriers willing to invest in workforce development a
International Freight & Rail News Roundup: May 2026
Progressive Railroading's international freight news roundup provides supply chain professionals with a curated overview of transportation developments, infrastructure projects, and logistics trends o
PE Firm Open Road Ventures Acquires Intermodal 3PL Double-Stack
Open Road Ventures has completed an acquisition of Double-Stack, an intermodal third-party logistics provider, marking another significant private equity move in the logistics consolidation wave. This
New Bill Prioritizes Rail Freight to Ease Supply Chain Congestion
A new legislative effort seeks to elevate rail freight as a strategic priority within the U.S. supply chain, addressing persistent congestion challenges that have constrained capacity and driven up tr
Texas Court Blocks Shipper Liability in Home Depot Case
In a significant decision for shippers and brokers, the Texas Supreme Court rejected attempts to hold Home Depot liable for a fatal traffic accident caused by a Werner Enterprises driver, establishing
Echo Global Logistics Names 2025 LTL Carrier Winners
Echo Global Logistics has announced its 2025 LTL Carrier of the Year awardees, a recognition program that highlights exceptional performance among its partner carrier network. This award announcement
Freight Transportation Research Insights for Logistics Planning
This article references government-backed research resources focused on freight transportation and mobility planning. The National Logistics Research (NLR) platform appears to serve as a central repos
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling Disappoints Transportation Industry
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling on freight brokers that has drawn criticism from the transportation industry, which views the decision as unfavorable to their interests and operational flex
Freight Transportation News & Projects Outside North America
Progressive Railroading publishes periodic roundups of freight transportation developments, reports, and infrastructure projects occurring outside North America. This May 2026 edition aggregates news
Intermodal Freight Market to Reach $206.69B: Growth Outlook
Market research indicates the global intermodal freight transportation sector is positioned for significant expansion, with projections targeting USD 206.69 billion in market valuation. This growth re
Amazon Supply Chain Services: Reshaping Freight & Logistics Market
Amazon has launched a dedicated Supply Chain Services offering, marking a significant expansion into the third-party logistics (3PL) market and signaling a structural shift in how freight transportati
Amazon's Watershed Moment Reshapes Freight Transportation Landscape
Amazon has reached a pivotal inflection point in its freight transportation strategy, marking what analysts describe as a 'watershed' moment for the entire logistics industry. This development suggest
Intermodal Market Projected to Exceed $34B Through 2030
The global intermodal transportation market is positioned for significant expansion, with projections exceeding $34 billion through the 2026-2030 period and extending into 2035. This market research h
COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on U.S. Freight & Merchandise Imports
The United States International Trade Commission has published a comprehensive analysis examining how the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally disrupted freight transportation services and reshaped merchan
Freight Transportation M&A: What's Driving Record Deals
Boston Consulting Group's analysis examines the strategic drivers reshaping the freight transportation landscape through increased merger and acquisition activity. The research highlights how market c
Global Freight Leaders 2023: Market Ranking & Trends
Statista's 2023 analysis of leading freight transportation firms provides a benchmark view of the global logistics landscape. This market overview aggregates performance data across major carriers ope
Mexico & China Reshape Global Freight Transportation Future
The competitive dynamics between Mexico and China in freight transportation are reshaping how goods move through North American and global supply networks. Mexico's geographic proximity to the United
AI Concerns Trigger Shipping & Freight Stock Sell-Off
Market sentiment has shifted negatively toward shipping and freight stocks amid growing concerns that artificial intelligence will disrupt traditional logistics operations. The sell-off reflects inves
Global Logistics and Freight Trends Shape Supply Chain Strategy
The article discusses current trends reshaping the logistics and freight transportation landscape on a global scale. Industry observers are monitoring shifts in transportation modes, route optimizatio