#freight-volumes
(11 articles)XPO Poised to Beat Q2 Tonnage Guidance as LTL Demand Strengthens
XPO Logistics is tracking ahead of its second-quarter tonnage expectations based on May operational data, signaling strengthening demand in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market. The carrier ac
Baleària Boosts Cargo Transport 10% to 8.4M Linear Meters
Baleària, a major Mediterranean shipping operator, reported a 10% year-over-year increase in cargo transported during 2025, moving 8.4 million linear meters of goods. This growth metric indicates expa
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
Fuel Prices Push April Spot Truckload Rates Higher Amid Volume Decline
The DAT Truckload Volume Index reports that April spot truckload rates are being influenced primarily by fuel price volatility rather than demand strength, even as overall freight volumes decline. Thi
Old Dominion Q1 2026: LTL Slowdown Tests Margin Resilience
Old Dominion Freight Line, a major US less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is navigating a significant demand slowdown in Q1 2026, shifting strategic focus toward margin protection and operational effic
Maersk Posts Q1 Growth Across All Business Divisions
Maersk's first-quarter results demonstrate broad-based strength across its diversified business portfolio, indicating sustained demand recovery in the global shipping and logistics sector. The company
Old Dominion Targets Q2 Margin Gains as LTL Market Shows Recovery Signs
Old Dominion Freight Line reported first-quarter earnings that signal a market inflection in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, though near-term headwinds persist. The carrier posted revenue of $1.33
ArcBest Reports Positive Inflection as LTL Pricing Rises
ArcBest, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, reported a market inflection point in its first-quarter earnings, signaling early recovery in the less-than-truckload (LTL) and t
U.S. Peak Season Freight Slows: What's Behind the Shipping Pullback
Peak season freight volumes heading into the United States are experiencing a significant slowdown, and the issue extends well beyond typical Chinese import patterns. This deceleration signals a broad
Freight Transport Market Poised for 11.2% CAGR Growth
The global freight transport market is projected to experience robust growth at an 11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), signaling strong underlying demand across supply chains worldwide. This exp
Freight Market Tightens: Rates Rise 9% as Driver Scarcity Persists
Cass Information Systems' March 2026 freight data signals a pivotal inflection point in the truckload market, with shipment volumes stabilizing while rates accelerate sharply. Despite a modest 4.5% ye