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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 21, 2026Hidden Costs of Operating Dual Shipping Systems in Freight
The freight sector has historically maintained parallel or redundant shipping systems while competitors in other logistics segments have consolidated operations into unified networks. This fragmentati
Supply Chain Dive#shipping-consolidation#freight-operations#supply-chain-costs
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 11, 2026Why Private Equity Struggles With Asset-Based Trucking M&A
Private equity continues to struggle with asset-based trucking acquisitions despite renewed M&A interest following the recent freight market recovery. The core challenge stems from three compounding f
FreightWaves#private-equity-trucking#m-and-a-logistics#asset-based-carriers
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 7, 2026Equipment Fragmentation Threatens Project Logistics Networks
The fragmentation of the equipment sector is creating structural vulnerabilities in project logistics operations globally. As suppliers become increasingly specialized and geographically dispersed, pr
Journal of Commerce#equipment-fragmentation#project-logistics#supply-chain-risk