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(9 articles)Freight Rates Hit 10-Year Record as Trucking Capacity Tightens
The Logistics Managers' Index reported a record-breaking reading of 96 for transportation pricing in May, marking the highest growth rate in the index's 10-year history. This unprecedented surge refle
Transportation Pricing Index Hits Record Growth Rate in May
FreightWaves has published data showing the Transportation Pricing Index reaching record growth levels in May, signaling intensifying upward pressure on freight costs across North American logistics n
Transportation Prices Hit Second-Highest Ever in April
The Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) reported a significant 5.6-point surge in transportation prices during April, marking the second-highest reading in the index's history. This sharp increase reflect
Hormuz Strait Closure Triggers Record Shipping Volatility
The May 2026 ITS Logistics Freight Index reveals that closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint through which approximately 20% of global maritime petroleum traffic flows—has triggered unp
Drewry Index Rises as Container Spot Rates Rebound
The Drewry Container Index has posted an increase, signaling a rebound in spot market rates for containerized ocean freight. This upturn reflects shifting market dynamics in global shipping, where spo
Container Port Performance Index 2020-2024: Key Trends Revealed
The World Bank's Container Port Performance Index provides a comprehensive analysis of how major container ports worldwide have performed over a critical five-year period encompassing the post-pandemi
World Bank Launches New Logistics Performance Metrics
The World Bank has unveiled a refreshed set of logistics performance metrics designed to provide supply chain professionals and policymakers with more granular, actionable intelligence on global trade
TD Cowen Index Shows Persistent Freight Rate Pressure
The TD Cowen/AFS Index is signaling sustained pricing pressure across multiple freight segments—truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), and parcel services. This index-based analysis indicates that desp
Freight Capacity Crisis: ITS Index Warns of Nationwide Risks
The ITS Logistics Index has flagged a nationwide freight risk environment characterized by two converging pressures: active capacity exits from carriers and elevated geopolitical tensions in the Strai