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(99 articles)Freight Volumes Rise for Second Month: Supply Chain Recovery Underway
The September Cass Freight Index indicates a meaningful shift in freight market conditions, with shipments rising for the second consecutive month after a 3.5-year decline cycle. This marks a structur
External Forces to Reshape Supply Chains in 2027
DC Velocity reports that external forces will significantly reshape supply chains heading into 2027. The forecast suggests supply chain professionals should anticipate structural changes driven by fac
Heavy Lift Forwarding Maintains Demand Pipeline Amid Margin Pressure
Heavy lift and project forwarding markets are maintaining healthy activity levels, though profit margins are coming under pressure. The sector's pipeline suggests continued demand for specialized carg
Rising Freight Rates and Uncertain Capacity Challenge Shippers
Industry stakeholders gathered at a CSCMP panel to address three intersecting challenges: rising freight rates that pressure shipper budgets, shifting freight flows that redistribute volumes across tr
FIATA Report: Geopolitical Risk Drives Supply Chain Resilience Focus
FIATA's release of the 2026 Market Report during its centenary celebrations in Milan underscores a critical industry shift: supply chains are moving from cost optimization to building resilience again
McKinsey examines shifting supply chain dynamics and transformation
McKinsey & Company has published an analysis examining the current state and trajectory of global supply chains. The piece focuses on identifying and interpreting shifts occurring across supply chain
Asia-U.S. Container Rates Edge Lower After Weeks of Gains
Container spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast fell $2 per FEU on October 7, marking the first daily decline in weeks according to Xeneta data. While this represents only a marginal move, it si
Intra-Asia Container Rates Ease After Post-Covid Peak
Intra-Asia container freight rates have shown their first signs of moderation after reaching post-pandemic highs, with the Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index declining 1% week-over-week to $1,503 per 4
Intermodal Rail Volumes Surge 7.4% While Carload Traffic Lags
U.S. rail freight volumes posted solid gains for the week ending October 3, 2026, with total traffic reaching 529,712 carloads and intermodal units, up 5.1% compared to the same week in 2025. The stan
Container Shipping Shows Mixed Resilience Amid Market Tests
The container shipping sector is facing a critical resilience evaluation, with results showing both strengths and vulnerabilities in managing operational pressures. Market conditions are testing the i
Q1 2026 Road Freight Volumes Decline: What It Means
A Q1 2026 road freight transport survey reveals declining volumes across European logistics operations, signaling a contraction in demand or potential market consolidation. This trend reflects broader
Air Cargo Demand Surges 4.4% in August 2026, IATA Data Shows
The International Air Transport Association reported a 4.4% year-over-year increase in air cargo demand for August 2026, reflecting continued strength in global trade activity and freight volumes. Thi
Europe-SSA Container Trade Shows Growth Despite Market Uncertainty
The Europe-Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) containerized trade corridor is demonstrating measurable momentum through mid-2025, with data from Container Trades Statistics showing a 2.3% year-over-year volume
India Port Volume Surges 7% as Freight Rates Jump 132%
Indian ports experienced a notable 7% volume increase in August, according to Jefferies analysis, reflecting strong containerized cargo demand across India's maritime infrastructure. However, this gro
2026 Peak Season: Higher Volumes, Extended Timeframes
Rohlig SUUS Logistics has released forward-looking commentary on 2026 peak shipping season dynamics, indicating that the industry should expect higher overall shipment volumes while simultaneously exp
Rail Freight Recovers 16% But Revenue Falls, What's Happening?
Spain's freight railway sector is sending contradictory signals: while transportation volumes recovered by 16% in the second quarter, revenues declined 2.7% year-on-year. This divergence, more tonnage
China Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Market Projected at $60.62B by 2031
China's cross-border e-commerce logistics sector is positioned for substantial growth, with market projections reaching USD 60.62 billion by 2031. This expansion reflects the continued digitization of
Global Trade Shows 13% Rejection Rate Amid 3% Volume Decline
This week's global trade data reveals a notable shift in market conditions, with rejection rates climbing to 13% while overall volumes contracted by 3%. These dual signals suggest supply chain stress
MegaTrans 2026 Unites Transport & Logistics Industry in Melbourne
MegaTrans 2026 concluded as a significant gathering point for the Australian and regional logistics industry, bringing together transport professionals, operators, and supply chain decision-makers in
Container Shipping Gains Strength with 6.1% TEU Growth
Container shipping markets are demonstrating resilience entering the autumn season, with global TEU-mile demand growing at 6.1% year-to-date, outpacing the approximately 5% growth in vessel supply cap
Cass Freight Index Shows August Gains Ahead of Fall Season
The Cass Freight Index reported positive year-over-year growth in both shipment volumes and transportation expenditures during August, reflecting strengthening demand in the freight market. This impro
Ocean Freight Market Surges: What Shippers Need to Know
The ocean freight market is experiencing unexpected strength and volatility, bucking conventional forecasts and creating both challenges and opportunities for shippers worldwide. This surge reflects s
Nearshoring Boom Drives Mexico Freight Volume Growth
Nearshoring, the strategic relocation of manufacturing and sourcing closer to primary markets, is fundamentally reshaping freight patterns in North America, with Mexico becoming a critical logistics h
Spot Rates Gain Ground Week of August 30–September 5
DAT Freight & Analytics released its weekly spot rate analysis for August 30–September 5, reporting gains across major freight corridors. This uptick reflects seasonal demand patterns as labor day app
Middle Corridor Freight Growth Masks Eastbound Cargo Weakness
The Middle Corridor, a key overland trade route connecting Europe and Asia through Central Asia, is experiencing growth in overall freight volumes. However, this expansion masks a significant operatio
Air Cargo E-Commerce Growth Stalls in July
Air cargo e-commerce growth has flatlined in July, marking a notable deceleration in one of the air freight sector's most dynamic demand drivers. This slowdown reflects broader softening in e-commerce
Shipping Nations Warn of Structural Shift in Global Trade
Major shipping nations are signaling that the global trade landscape is undergoing fundamental, long-term changes rather than temporary disruptions. This structural shift marks a departure from the po
Q3 2026 Shipper Rate Report: Key Trends & Forecasts
FreightWaves has released its Q3 2026 Shipper Rate Report, a quarterly market intelligence publication developed in partnership with Trimble that leverages SONAR's proprietary transportation datasets
FTR Trucking Index Softens but Signals Strong Freight Demand Ahead
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index, a key barometer of North American freight market health, has declined from recent peaks but continues to reflect fundamentally strong underlying demand conditions. T
August Class 8 Truck Orders Show Mixed Signals for Freight
Preliminary data on Class 8 truck orders for August reveal a mixed picture for the freight transportation market. While orders show year-over-year gains, they declined sequentially from July, indicati
Africa-Far East Trade Lane Stalls While Asia Exports Surge
Container volumes on the Africa-Far East trade lane have virtually flatlined, growing at just 0.6% year-over-year according to the latest Container Trades Statistics data. This stagnation marks a shar
Matson Sees Cargo Shift from Air to Ocean as Economics Shift
Matson Logistics, a major U.S.-based carrier serving Pacific routes, expects increased diversion of cargo from air freight to ocean freight services. This anticipated shift reflects broader market dyn
Air Cargo Demand Shifts to Tech: AI & Semiconductors Drive Growth
DHL's latest market commentary reveals that air cargo demand remains resilient through the third quarter, but the composition of that demand is undergoing a significant structural shift. Earlier in 20
35th Annual Logistics Study Reveals Industry Trends & Best Practices
The 35th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends represents a comprehensive examination of the current state and trajectory of the logistics industry. This annual benchmarking exercise, li
Global Shipping in 2025: Inside the $14 Trillion Industry
This article provides an expansive overview of the global shipping industry in 2025, examining the mechanisms and scale of maritime logistics that underpins modern commerce. The $14 trillion industry
Diesel Prices Fall Again: What It Means for Your Logistics
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the national diesel average has declined for the second consecutive time within an eight-week period, signaling a moderating trend in one of su
2024 Logistics Trends: Managing Complexity Beyond Freight
The logistics and transportation sector is experiencing a fundamental evolution in operational focus. Rather than concentrating solely on freight movement efficiency, industry players are now grapplin
35th Annual Logistics Study Reveals Industry Trends & Challenges
Logistics Management's 35th annual survey of logistics and transportation trends serves as a comprehensive barometer of industry health and directional shifts. The study's emphasis on "trust, but veri
Shippers Cautiously Adopt Dynamic Supply Chains
Supply chain professionals are increasingly recognizing that traditional, static supply chain models are inadequate for modern business realities characterized by rapid market fluctuations and unpredi
Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 3.9% in July 2026
Global air cargo demand experienced a 3.9% year-over-year increase in July 2026, according to the latest IATA report, signaling continued recovery in the aviation freight sector. This steady growth tr
Transportation 2026: LANG WILLIAMS Previews Logistics Innovation
LANG WILLIAMS presents a forward-looking perspective on the transportation and logistics industry heading into 2026, offering insights into emerging trends and technological shifts that will reshape s
US Breakbulk Ports Avoid Congestion Amid Uncertain Markets
US breakbulk ports are currently operating without significant congestion, providing a window of operational stability for shippers moving project cargo, heavy machinery, and other non-containerized c
Supply Chain Logistics News Roundup – August 28, 2026
This article represents a curated news roundup from Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez, a respected supply chain intelligence platform. While the specific article content is not provided in the so
Drewry Index Falls as Trans-Pacific Ocean Rates Decline
The Drewry Container Rate Index, a widely-followed benchmark for global shipping costs, has recorded a downturn driven primarily by weakening trans-Pacific freight rates. This decline reflects broader
Spanish Ports Hit 325M Tons: Growth Signals Recovery
Spain's port system processed more than 325 million tons of cargo through July, marking a modest 0.4% year-over-year growth. This incremental uptick reflects the broader stabilization trend across Eur
2026 Logistics Report: Why Supply Chain Volatility Is Here to Stay
The 2026 State of Logistics Report signals a fundamental shift in how supply chain professionals should interpret market turbulence. Rather than cyclical fluctuations that historically trend toward eq
North American Transborder Freight Surges 19.9% YoY in June 2026
North American transborder freight volumes experienced robust year-over-year growth of 19.9% in June 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, signaling strong economic activity and international trade
Heavy Lift Group Hosts 74th Annual Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
The Heavy Lift Group has announced its 74th annual supply chain and logistics conference, continuing a long-standing tradition of bringing together maritime and logistics professionals to share insigh
FTR Shippers Index Shows Modest Gains But Remains in Negative
FTR's Shippers Conditions Index is showing incremental improvement but remains firmly in negative territory, reflecting ongoing structural weakness in the freight market. This mixed signal, gains with
Truckload Rates Surge Despite Weak July Demand
Truckload linehaul rates continued their upward trajectory in July despite softening freight volumes, according to Cass Information Systems data. The Cass TL linehaul index, which excludes fuel and ac