#freight-trends
(16 articles)Truckload Miles Shrink 21%: Why Capacity Tightens Despite Shorter Hauls
The U.S. truckload market is experiencing a structural shift toward significantly shorter hauls, with average length of haul declining 21% from approximately 607 miles in June 2024 to just above 500 m
Freight Transportation Trends: Latest Data and Analytics
Progressive Railroading's February 2026 report presents aggregated statistics and trend analysis across the freight transportation industry, with particular focus on rail and trucking segments. The ar
FreightWaves Today: Supply Chain's First Daily Market Intelligence Broadcast
FreightWaves is launching **FreightWaves Today**, a weekday live broadcast at 12:00 PM ET starting June 1, positioning itself as the supply chain industry's answer to financial media staples like CNBC
Port Congestion Continues Easing Across US Coastal Hubs
Port congestion across US coastal terminals continues to diminish, signaling an ongoing normalization of maritime logistics operations. This trend represents a significant shift from the acute capacit
CNR Freight Trends Signal Economic Health for TSX-60 Investors
Canadian National Railway (CNR) freight trends have become a critical barometer for understanding broader economic activity in Canada and the health of the S&P/TSX 60 index. As one of North America's
Mitsui-Soko Holdings Updates Investors on Freight Market Shifts
Mitsui-Soko Holdings, a leading Japanese logistics operator, has issued an investor update addressing structural changes in the freight market environment. The communication reflects broader industry
Nova Winter Freight Season Concludes: Market Implications
Nova has completed its winter freight season, marking the end of a critical peak-demand period for transportation and logistics operations. The winter season typically represents sustained elevated fr
AI Data Centers Trigger Historic Reshoring Wave in American Heartland
The United States is experiencing a structural reversal in its supply chain geography, driven by massive investment in AI data center infrastructure. Rather than continuing decades-long patterns of go
Ocean Freight Market Update: DHL Releases Latest Industry Analysis
DHL has released an updated analysis of the ocean freight market, providing industry professionals with current data on shipping dynamics, capacity utilization, and rate trends. While the article itse
Germany Inland Waterway Freight: 50+ Years of Transport Data
Statista has compiled a comprehensive dataset tracking the volume of freight transported via inland waterway in Germany spanning over five decades (1970-2024). This historical analysis provides supply
CSX Boosts Revenue as High Fuel Costs Drive Rail Adoption
CSX Corporation has increased its revenue guidance, capitalizing on elevated fuel costs that are fundamentally reshaping modal economics in North American transportation. The company's commentary unde
Global Logistics Update: November 13, 2025 – Key Trends
Flexport has released its November 13, 2025 Global Logistics Update, providing insights into current market conditions and emerging trends in international shipping and supply chain management. As a l
Global Freight Forwarding Market 2024-2029: Growth Trends
Statista's market research provides a comprehensive overview of the global freight forwarding industry's current state and projected growth trajectory through 2029. This analysis serves as a critical
Covenant Logistics Q1 Miss Shows Winter Drag, March Rebound Ahead
Covenant Logistics Group posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, with net income of $4.4 million ($0.17 EPS) versus $6.6 million ($0.24 EPS) in Q1 2025, driven by severe winter weather
Ocean Shipping Faces Major Disruption Amid Industry Transformation
The ocean shipping industry is experiencing substantial operational and market changes that extend far beyond typical seasonal fluctuations. Industry stakeholders are confronting a confluence of facto
J.B. Hunt: Trucking Market Structural Shift Changes Industry
J.B. Hunt, one of North America's largest transportation providers, has signaled a fundamental structural shift in the trucking market, suggesting that industry dynamics have fundamentally changed fro