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ModerateMay 25, 2026Cass Freight Index: Strong Rate Gains in March Despite Shipment Weakness
The Cass Freight Index released its March performance data, revealing a **paradoxical market condition** where freight rates posted strong gains even as shipment volumes showed weakness or mixed perfo
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactMay 4, 2026LTL Rates Surge as Truckload Market Tightens Across US
The U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) market is experiencing its sharpest rate increases since Yellow's exit in mid-2023, with pricing up approximately 12.5% year-over-year and 29% above May 2021 levels.
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 21, 2026LTL Rates Hit Record Highs in Q2 Amid Fuel Surge
The U.S. freight market is entering a period of elevated pricing pressure as less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) rates surge to multi-year highs. According to AFS Logistics and TD Cowen analy
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