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(8 articles)Old Dominion's Tonnage Turns Positive: LTL Recovery Underway
Old Dominion Freight Line achieved a significant milestone in September with its first positive tonnage reading in over two years, marking an inflection point for the LTL industry after an extended do
UPS Raises 2024 Outlook on Resilient Holiday Demand, Profit Beats
UPS reported better-than-expected third quarter results and raised its full-year revenue guidance to $92.6 billion, up from $91.2 billion, demonstrating confidence in holiday season demand despite mac
Knight-Swift's Ruthless Pricing Beats Hunt's Conservative Strategy
The trucking industry is experiencing a stark divergence in financial performance driven by fundamentally different operational philosophies rather than market conditions alone. Knight-Swift's willing
JB Hunt pushes pricing higher as truckload rates hit cycle peak
JB Hunt's CEO stated during Q3 earnings that the carrier is prioritizing pricing aligned with the value it delivers, signaling a move to increase rates as the trucking market enters a favorable pricin
US PMI Surges but Cost Pressures Threaten Supply Chain
S&P Global's latest US Flash PMI reading presents a paradoxical picture for supply chain professionals: robust business expansion coupled with intensifying cost pressures. The index reflects the faste
Ocean Carriers Gaining Pricing Leverage as Market Dynamics Shift
Ocean carriers are experiencing a notable shift in pricing dynamics, with major players like Maersk leveraging improved market conditions to strengthen pricing power. This represents a structural chan
Korean Exporters Struggle as Rising Costs Erode Profit Margins
South Korean export-oriented firms are facing a critical profitability squeeze as they struggle to transfer rising operational and logistics costs to their customers. Despite elevated input costs, dri
Container Rates Surge 239%, It's About Carrier Power, Not Demand
Container spot rates on the critical China-to-U.S. West Coast trade lane have exploded from $1,800 in March to over $6,100 today, a 239% jump, but the surge is driven by structural market concentratio